Certified Nursing Assistant

Suncrest Hospice; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health benefits

PTO

401k with match

Growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Suncrest Hospice is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide resident care under the Director of CNA Services, following care plans and nursing policies. You will collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and STNA leadership to ensure quality care.

Join a team dedicated to improving quality of life, with opportunities for certifications and advancement within a growing national company.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state(s) of practice.
• CPR certification is required or preferred.
• Commitment to improving quality of life for patients.
• Ability to work well in a team with nurses, social workers, and chaplains.
• Willingness to drive and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care to assigned residents per care plans.
• Coordinate with licensed care staff to ensure appropriate care.
• Follow nursing policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Communication

Reliability

Education

CNA certification

CPR certification

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Auto insurance

Job description

Why Suncrest

At Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position works under the direction of the Director of CNA Services and is responsible for providing resident care to assigned residents in accordance with resident assessments, care plans and as directed by nursing management. The CNA works with other licensed care staff to coordinate the proper types of care to residents and strictly follows all Company nursing policies and procedures as well as safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to improving quality of life while partnering with our community organizations in patient care
• Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and STNA leadership
• Eager to gain higher level of opportunities such as certifications and further education
• Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team
• Able to work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state(s) of practice
• CPR certified