Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice

Suncrest Hospice; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Suncrest Hospice in Gurnee, IL is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants to join a patient‑centered care team. The CNA works under the direction of a Case Manager/DON, delivering resident care per assessments and care plans, while adhering to nursing policies and safety guidelines.

We value collaboration with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers and a growing national footprint. Eligible candidates must be 18+, hold CNA certification, and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in state(s) of practice.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to drive with reliable transportation and valid license.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care per assessments and care plans.
• Coordinate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers as part of care team.
• Follow company nursing policies and safety guidelines.
• Support quality of life and partner with community organizations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Reliable transportation

Willing to pursue certifications

Job description

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!

• Pay Scale $19.00 - $24.00 per hour plus bonus potenitial


• 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

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position works under the direction of a Case Manager/DON 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.

• 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


• Must be at least 18 years of age