Hospice Aide (CNA)

St. Croix Hospice; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401k Retirement Plan with matching

Paid time off and holidays

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Job summary

A compassionate hospice provider in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is seeking a Hospice Aide (CNA) to join their dedicated care team. This entry-level full-time position involves providing essential support for terminally ill patients, ensuring their comfort and dignity. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and be committed to privacy standards. Benefits include flexible spending accounts, customized mental health support, and a retirement plan. Join us to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must maintain an active CNA designation as per state requirements.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, personal hygiene, and maintain a sanitary environment.
• Assist with vital signs and self-administered medications.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for the patient.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Integrity and commitment to HIPAA

Compassion

Tact and patience

Education

Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Hospice Aide (CNA) – St. Croix Hospice

As the Hospice Aide, you are a paraprofessional and valued member of the interdisciplinary care team. You will work under RN supervision and focus on quality, continuity, and safe patient care. In this role you will be responsible for timely and accurate documentation of care.

Job Responsibilities

• You will provide patient care including bathing, nail/skin care, dressing/undressing, dental and other personal hygiene while maintaining a sanitary and orderly environment
• You will offer positive, respectful, and confidential patient/family communication
• You will be responsible for taking and recording vital signs, and assisting with self-administered medications
• You will plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping and feeding the patient as needed
• You will assess and report patient’s condition and changes to the RN Case Manager
• You will assist in ambulation, exercise, transfers, positioning and support a complete range of motion and other therapy activities

Benefits

• Growth opportunities both locally and regionally
• The opportunity to work 1-1 with our patients, impacting their life and their families
• Two medical plan choices, dental, and vision
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Customized mental health support and employee assistance program (EAP)
• 401k Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Skills & Qualifications

Skills Required

• Excellent interpersonal skills such as communication, empathy, and compassion
• Demonstrated tact and patience
• Time management and organization skills
• High integrity and a commitment to HIPAA privacy standards
• Comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation current with state-specific requirements
• Licensed and insured driver with automobile in good working order

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care