Primary Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Meng Residence

Unity Hospice•De Pere, WI

About The Position

Unity Hospice is hiring a Primary Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at the Meng Residence. The position provides ongoing care and coordination for patients and families. The CNA provides services and procedures delegated, assigned, and supervised by a Unity RN, based on the RN’s comprehensive assessment of personal care needs and documented in the Activities of Daily Living Plan of Care. When census is higher, the CNA may be cross-trained to support the community team by managing a small patient caseload, working as a float CNA, and providing care to patients in their homes or other facilities. The role helps ensure consistent, high-quality care across settings as patient needs fluctuate. The regular schedule is a rotation of two 6:00 PM–6:30 AM shifts per week: Week 1, Friday and Saturday; Week 2, Sunday and Tuesday. The position includes at least every other weekend, approximately 10–15 on-call shifts per year, and approximately 1–2 holiday shifts per year; holiday shifts are 12 hours.

Requirements

Completion of a certified nursing assistant program.
Must be listed on the Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Registry and eligible to work at state and federally certified facilities.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

Provide activities of daily living support as directed by the RN.
Provide restorative care as directed by the RN.
Provide skin care as directed by the RN.
Support patient mobility as directed by the RN.
Provide nutritional support as directed by the RN.
Provide respiratory support as directed by the RN.
Provide bowel and bladder support as directed by the RN.
Reinforce teaching as directed by the RN.
Order supplies as directed by the RN.
Provide companionship and support.
Take and report vital signs.
Read CADD pump settings.
Report pain ratings.
Maintain required competencies and skills.
Immediately report changes in a patient’s condition or family situation to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member.
When census is higher, support the community team through a small patient caseload, float CNA work, and care in patients’ homes or other facilities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Accounts and flexible spending options for medical and dependent care.
On-site health risk assessments and flu shots.
Paid time off.
Extended illness and injury bank.
Bereavement leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
Fitness membership reimbursement.
403(b) retirement savings plan.
Group life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
Accident, critical illness, and disability insurance options.
Competitive pay, overtime opportunities for hourly roles, and mileage reimbursement.
Internal and external learning opportunities, education assistance, and leadership development programs.
Coverage of CNA hospice and palliative care board certification and recertification costs for CHPNA after three years of employment.