Compassionate Hospice CNA: Gentle Care & Support

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disa

PTO & six paid holidays

403(b) with a 3% employer match

Fitness center use at most facilities

Life, AD&D

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Employee assistance program

Legal services, home/auto insurance, 0

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services in Evanston, IL seeks a Hospice CNA to join our compassionate home care team. Under RN supervision, you will provide personal care, observe patients, and document care and observations to support quality, safety, and comfort at every shift.

You will assist with meals, vital signs, mobility, and basic therapeutic activities, while maintaining HIPAA practices and compassionate communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion and passing of an approved Nursing Assistant program; CPR and HHA certification if required by state.
• Entry-level experience preferred.

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 vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) when ordered.
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered.
• Assisting patient in self-administration of medication.
• Doing patients laundry, as appropriate.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly.

Skills

Medical knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Emotional stability

Communication skills

Vital signs measurement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification (state)

CPR and HHA certification (state)

Job description

Covenant Living Communities and Services in Evanston, IL seeks a Hospice CNA to join our compassionate home care team. Under RN supervision, you will provide personal care, observe patients, and document care and observations to support quality, safety, and comfort at every shift.

You will assist with meals, vital signs, mobility, and basic therapeutic activities, while maintaining HIPAA practices and compassionate communication with patients and families.