Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pay scale

Work-life balance

Competitive pay

Benefits package: health, dental, and

Job summary

Suncrest Hospice in Illinois is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide resident care under the direction of a Case Manager/DON. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement care plans, follow nursing policies, and ensure safety standards for residents.

The role offers benefits such as medical/dental/vision coverage, PTO, 401k with employer match, and opportunities for advancement in a rapidly growing national company.

Qualifications

• CNA certification in the state of practice.
• Passion for improving quality of life for patients and families.
• Ability to collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care under supervision according to assessments and care plans.
• Coordinate with care team to ensure appropriate services.
• Follow nursing policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Willingness to learn

Driving

Education

CNA certification

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

• 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

Details

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.

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
• Must be at least 18 years of age