CNA Hospice @ Home, PRN (as Needed)

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team at Stillwater Hospice!

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 work various 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 CARE CERTIFIED 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.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in patient care conferences as assigned to promote holistic care.

CNAs will maintain good personal hygiene and conduct themselves in a polite and professional manner.

CNAs must maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients. This includes confidentiality of personal matters as well as patients’, coworkers’ and Agency business. Maintains respect for the patient privacy, and property.

Attends educational opportunities and in-services in accordance with agency guidelines to improve clinical practice.

Must be willing to be cross - trained in other departments within the agency.

Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Adheres to all Stillwater Hospice policies

Adheres to Stillwater Hospice privacy practices as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices.

Participates in quality improvement activities and/or other agency committees or task forces when requested.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs light housekeeping chores.

May run errands, on occasion, with supervisor approval.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Must have visual, hearing, and mental ability to initiate and comprehend written and verbal communication.

Must be able to engage in clear, concise verbal/non-verbal communication.

Lifting: Transfer patients into positions where they can perform daily care, personal hygiene, and grooming - Occasional to Frequent.

Carrying: Personal hygiene supplies to and from the bathroom to the patient - Frequent. Linen for short distances - Frequent.

Pushing/pulling: Readjust patient in bed - Frequent.

Standing: While performing patient care - Frequent to Constant.

Sitting: While performing patient care and paperwork. - Occasional

Climbing: Up and down stairs in the patient’s home - Occasional.

Balancing: Needed for normal ambulation, climbing stairs, and reaching - Frequent.

Stooping/kneeling/crouching/reaching: To perform patient care - Frequent.

Handling patient care items, i.e., soap, shampoo, toothbrush, comb, dressing - Frequent.

Fingering: Pen, visit reports - Frequent.

Opening: Bottles and jars - Frequent

Talking: To communicate with patient and family, and to communicate with supervisor and coworkers - Frequent.

Hearing: To communicate with patient, coworkers, patient’s family, and supervisor - Frequent to Constant.

Seeing: Constant.

Must be able to climb a minimum of three (3) flights of stairs.

Recognizes emergencies and has knowledge of emergency procedures according to agency policy.

Must have the ability to remain calm in occasional emergency situations.

ESSENTIAL HAZARDOUS PHYSICAL EXPOSURES:

Must be willing to travel in inclement weather.

Potential exposure to variable temperatures in the working environment.

Potential exposure to infectious diseases, needle sticks, hazardous waste, etc.

Potential threat of physical violence to self. (Security personnel available upon request.)

Potential exposure to harm from pets visiting patients.

CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS PHYSICAL EXPOSURES:

Potential exposure to chemical/cleaning substances within the facility.

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Standard precautions will be consistently used for patients. Protective clothing and equipment is provided by the employer at no cost to the employee.

Seat belts must be worn when traveling during working hours according to state law.

OTHER SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Must be willing to accept assignments without regard to disease or ethnic origin.

Must exhibit dependability in areas such as attendance, tardiness, and flexibility for unit coverage.

Must be willing to work the scheduled holiday rotation.

The published compensation range for this position reflects a good-faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The base pay may be higher or lower based on demonstrated job-related experience.

Stillwater Hospice has been caring for the seriously ill of Northeast Indiana since 1888, and our goal is to foster the optimal quality of life through medical, spiritual, and emotional support for patients and their loved ones. We provide high-quality, patient-focused, and compassionate care that helps terminally ill patients and their families live as fully as possible. Providing hospice care allows patients and their families to have meaningful moments together.