CNA Hospice PRN

At Stillwater Hospice, we foster and support growth, teamwork, and good work-life balance among all staff.

We offer competitive wages and benefits in our team-forward, positive care environment. We look forward to talking to you today about joining our team!

Compensation is based on total years of experience in previous clinical roles.

In this role, you'll care for patients in the Adams, Blackford, DeKalb, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, Noble, Wabash, Wells, Whitley, and Allen County Areas.

You will workvarious hours as needed, including weekends.

We pride ourselves on promoting an Excellent Work/Life Balance and providing Excellent Employee Benefits.

• A partnership with Wellbridge Surgical, which is a concierge Surgery Center, includes reimbursement of medical plan deductibles and travel (for medical plan participants).
• Dependent Care Savings Account (DCFSA).
• 403b Retirement Plan for all employees with no cost access to a Financial Advisor and a strong Company Match for full-time employees.
• Shift Incentive Pay, Performance Incentives, & Mileage Reimbursement.
• Company-provided Uniform allowance.
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program for Employees & Family
  household members.
• New hire referral Finder's Bonus.
• Free employee access to the services and programs at the Peggy
  
  F. Murphy Community Grief Center.
• A newly remodeled, modern Inpatient Unit.
• Newly built Staff Respite Room in the Hospice Home IPU.
• Multiple employee engagement events per year:
  Wellness/Health Events, Quarterly Employee Benefit Fairs, Organization picnics, and Organization holiday events.
• A strong commitment to promoting and advancing employees from within the organization.
• The campus is connected to the Fort Wayne Trails system.
• Discounts at the YMCA (multiple included, not just Allen County).

POSITION TITLE:

HOME CARECERTIFIED NURSE AIDE

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO:

Clinical Team Leader

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To provide safe personal care and support for the terminally ill in the hospice facility under the direction of the Patient Care Director and/or RN Case Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED required.

Completion of 105 hours CNA Certification program (need copy of Certificate).

Current/active CNA License

AND

Minimum six (6) months (one [1] year preferred) CNA/HHA experience, within the last twenty-four (24) months, in the home health, long-term care, or hospital setting.

OR

RN nursing students who have successfully completed courses with a grade of “C” or better, who currently possess an active CNA License, will be said to have met the above qualifications.

Must hold current CPR certification or obtain within the orientation period.

Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to their health and/or the safety of him/her or others in the workplace.

Must have a current motor vehicle operator’s license and have access to an automobile with current automobile insurance coverage.

Must be able to drive independently to all patients/families/ clients’ homes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Gives client care per agency policies and procedures, following the written Plan of Care.

Appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming that include: bed bath, sponge bath, tub bath or shower bath. Shampoo: sink, tub, or bed. Nail and skin care. Oral hygiene. Toileting and elimination needs, emptying commode and catheter bag; empty, cleanse, and reinforce ostomy bag. Normal range of motion and positioning, ambulating with the use of a gait belt. Changing linens, adequate nutrition, fluid intake and output.

Assists patients with various rehabilitation activities under the direction of a licensed therapist or RN.

Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure when assigned.

Meal preparations.

Assists patients with feeding and feeds patients unable to feed themselves.

Observes patient’s condition and reports significant changes in status to the appropriate nurse.

Computer documents care per agency policies and procedures.

Manages care of assigned patients in a timely fashion.

Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment in the patient care area.

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