CNA/Hospice Aide- Part Time, Evanston (CovenantCare)

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & six holidays

403(b) with 3% employer match

Gym/fitness center access

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Covenant Living seeks a Hospice CNA to join our care team in a patient-centered environment. You will work under R.N. supervision, provide essential personal care, document observations, and help ensure comfort and safety for patients in our hospice programs.

Responsibilities include assisting with baths, meals, vital signs, mobility, and medication self-administration support, while maintaining compassionate communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent completed.
• Certified Nursing Assistant with CPR and HHA where required by state law.
• Entry level role in hospice care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as baths, grooming and hygiene to patients.
• Assist with meals, feeding and daily living activities as needed.
• Take and record vital signs (temp, pulse, resp, BP) as directed.
• Assist in ambulation and range of motion exercises per care plan.
• Support patient safety and assist with medications self-administration where appropriate.

Skills

Vital signs

Observation skills

Compassion

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Medical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant program certification

CPR certification

HHA certification

Job description

We are inspired to serve. Join us! The Hospice CNA is a paraprofessional member of the hospice team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The Hospice CNA is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The Hospice CNA will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patients care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, assisting patients with dressing and undressing, skin care to prevent breakdown, assisting the patient with toileting activities, and keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate. Planning and preparing nutritious meals and assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary. Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). Assisting patient in self-administration of medication. Doing patients laundry, as appropriate. Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certificate(s): Completion and passing the test for an approved Nursing Assistant program in the State, CPR and HHA Certification, if required by state

Experience: Entry Level

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of medical basics and Hospice. Knowledge of HIPPA laws and confidentiality. Strong emotional stability and ability to show compassion, care and patience. Problem solving, critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to measure vital signs, record patient information and maintain proper hygiene for patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand, sit, talk, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 100 lbs. Ability to operate various equipment base on department. The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms. Four hearing requirements listed: In person speech, Telephone, Other remote speech and other sounds. Clarity of Vision: For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers. For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well. For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

#NursingSupport Compensation Pay Range:

$19.13 - $25.43 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $19.13 - $25.43 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
• Life
• AD&D
• Tuition assistance and scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Legal services
• home/auto insurance
• discount purchasing program
• Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

We believe we are a great place to work. Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization. From the establishment of our first community – Covenant Home of Chicago in 1886 – to becoming the fifth-largest not-for-profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, our goal is to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults. We believe we are inspired to serve. We create joy and peace of mind for residents and their families by providing a better way of life. These are the standards of behavior we hold ourselves to in serving our residents.

Safety I learn & follow safety policies & procedures. I immediately report unsafe conditions for staff, residents, & guests and fix when possible. I protect residents, co-workers, & myself from unsafe conditions and practices by reporting unsafe conditions and fixing it or having it fixed.

Courtesy I smile & acknowledge everyone that I encounter. I carry myself in a manner that projects positivity, approachability, & respectfulness. I address the concerns of others by actively listening & seeking solutions.

Responsiveness I take initiative to respond to the needs of others in a timely manner to achieve resolution. I anticipate the needs of others and respond in a timely manner. I communicate to others who need to join me in responding to the needs of others. I return phone calls within 24 hours. I identify action steps and communicate them to all vested parties.

Image I ensure our environment is professional, welcoming, & clean. I follow CL policies, procedures, & all regulations. We believe in making a difference in other’s lives. We have approximately 3,200 employees serving more than 5,000 residents in our nationwide family of continuing care retirement communities and home health. Construction and development continues on several of our 14 campuses, ensuring ever more exciting opportunities for employees to serve residents.