Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health and Hospice - Pool

Mercyhealth; Janesville (WI); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Janesville, WI, seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant for Home Health and Hospice on a PRN pool. You will provide patient care under RN/therapist direction, support daily living activities, and document observations in the care plan.

This role includes flexible scheduling and on-site work in patients' homes. Ideal candidates have CNA certification, high school or equivalent, and a willingness to work in home health/hospice settings with CPR/BLS on hire or within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a CNA program required; advanced CNA preferred.
• Home health and/or hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living following the care plan.
• Provides emotional support and uses age-appropriate communication.
• Documents observations and reports changes to the Case Manager.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a CNA program

Job description

## Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health and Hospice - PoolApply: Mercyhealth Henry Palmer Building - Janesville, WI: PRN: Posted 5 Days Ago: 2026-02730**OVERVIEW**The CNA for both Home Health and Hospice patients provides personal care and emotional support under the direction of the registered nurse or therapist in accordance with a written plan of care and the CNA scope of practice. Performs other duties as assigned.**SCHEDULE****:** Pool/PRN - Variable as needed**SHIFT****:** Days**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provides age-specific assistance to patients to achieve maximum self-reliance within medically determined limitations and according to the HHA Care Plan developed by the RN,PT,ST,OT.* Assists the patient with personal hygiene, according to the HHA Care Plan, including: Bed, sponge, tub bath or shower; perineal care; hair care, including shampoo, brushing or combing; care of feet and nails; and oral hygiene. Can apply medicated shampoo and/or shampoo requiring a physician prescription. Provides skin care and preventative skin care using only non-medicated or non-prescription products. May provide oral suctioning as part of mouth care. May assist patient with shaving only with an electric or safety razor. May perform nail care for patients not compromised with peripheral circulatory problems or neuropathy.* Assists patient with dressing. May apply support stockings that can be purchased without a physician prescription.* Ability to empty urinary catheter bag and ostomy appliance* Assists patient with exercises, including passive assistance limited to normal bodily movement. May encourage a prescribed exercise program.* Assists the patient with functional activities under the direction of the RN or PT, ST, OT including: ambulation and transfers, whether full or partial assist, and use of toilet, commode, bedpan or urinal. Uses assistive devices such as walker, cane, wheelchair, gait belt and Hoyer lift appropriately* May provide medication reminders when medications are pre-selected and stored in medication minders or pill boxes. Medication reminders include inquiries as to whether medications were taken.* Assists with normal feeding when the patient can independently swallow and can be positioned upright. May not feed a patient who has been determined to be at a high risk for choking.* Accurately measures and records vital signs; measures and records weight, as indicated by RN, PT, OT, ST* Performs simple household chores necessary to maintain patient hygiene and safety.* May perform additional patient-related skills with applicable training and competency* Reports changes in patient's condition to Case Manager and-or supervisor* Appropriately records patient observations using agency documentation and submits within agency specified timeframes.* Uses age-appropriate therapeutic communication techniques, including active listening skills; provides emotional support during all stages of illness, including the end of life, to patient and families; maintains appropriate boundaries and professional relationships with patients and families.* Demonstrates proper use of PPE, hand washing and bag technique to promote infection control and safety.* Assumes accountability for assigned equipment (both medical and computer equipment as applicable)* Attends mandatory in-services and attains a minimum of twelve hours of in-service/continuing education annually; appropriately documents in-service hours.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*** High school diploma or equivalent* Completion of a CNA program required. Advanced CNA program preferred.* Home health and/or hospice experience preferred.**CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE** * CNA certification in applicable state required* Must be eligible to work in home health and hospice settings per state certification* Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS*** Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).* Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.* Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.**WORK ENVIRONMENT*** The noise level in the work environment is variable* Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.**AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED*** Adult (18 years – 64 years)* Geriatric (65 years and older)**INFORMATION ACCESS**Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.**WORK CONTACT GROUP**Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors **SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS**The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.**LEVEL OF SUPERVISION**Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices and procedures.**PAY RANGE:**$16.56 - $26.51