Certified Nursing Assistant- Hospice

Beloit Health System, Inc.; Town of Turtle (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Beloit Health System is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to join the Beloit Regional Hospice Team in Beloit, WI. The CNA will provide personal and supportive care under the RN Case Manager, with 1st shift 6a-2:30p, 40 hours per week, benefits eligible. Prior home health or hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and nutrition, aiding ambulation, and maintaining patient confidentiality. CPR required within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• Takes vital signs accurately and reports abnormalities.
• Provides personal hygiene care and maintains a safe environment.
• Assists with nutritional needs and documents nursing records.
• Assists with ambulation and transportation using wheelchair or stretcher.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and performs duties professionally.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs accurately and report unusual signs and symptoms.
• Provide personal hygiene care for patients and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Assist patients with nutritional needs and document accordingly on the nursing record.
• Assist patients with ambulation and transport using wheelchair, stretcher or bed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information and act professionally.

Skills

Vital signs

Hygiene care

Documentation

Nutritional support

Ambulation

Education

CNA certification (IL & WI)

Job description

Beloit Health System is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Beloit Regional Hospice Team in Beloit, WI.

• Shift: 1st shift
• Schedule: 6a-2:30p
• Hours per week: 40 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: Beloit Regional Hospice

In this position the Certified Nursing Assistant will be responsible for providing personal care and supportive care for patients and their families as indicated by the patient's plan of care and under the direction of the RN Case Manager.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will:

• Take and record vital signs accurately and in a timely manner, reporting unusual signs and symptoms to appropriate personnel.
• Provide personal hygiene care for patients such as bathing, oral care, hair/nail grooming, back rubs, etc., while maintaining a clean, safe environment and documents accordingly.
• Assist patients with their nutritional needs and documents appropriately on the nursing record.
• Assist patients with ambulation, transporting via wheelchair, stretcher or bed while maintaining safety for the patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patients, healthcare and/or physician related information while performing work related duties in a professional manner.

Job Requirements:

• Current CNA Certification with current Illinois and Wisconsin CNA certifications.
• Demonstrates ability to do simple math functions.
• CPR certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Prior home health or hospice experience preferred.