Hospice Aide / CNA (Hospice House) - 6am-6pm - PRN

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center seeks a Hospice Aide/CNA (Hospice House) for 6am-6pm PRN shifts to support compassionate end-of-life care. You will assist with activities of daily living, follow the patient care plan, and work under an RN to ensure comfort and safety in a hospice setting.

This role requires a High School diploma, CNA certification or progress in RN studies, and a Illinois driver’s license. On-the-job training, ongoing education, and a supportive team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA certification or current completion of the first RN semester is acceptable (Sarah Bush Lincoln).
• Valid driver's license (Illinois).

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the patient Plan of Care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Attend in-services and staff meetings; pursue continuing education.
• Follow directions from the RN for the assigned patient.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and perform light housekeeping as assigned.
• Document observations and tasks completed or refused.
• Observe and report significant changes in patient status to supervisor.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide hands-on personal care and support to hospice patients.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certification

RN Program (1st semester) in progress

Job description

Hospice Aide / CNA (Hospice House) - 6am-6pm - PRN

Hospice Aides provide personal care and designated health related services in compliance with policies and procedures, applicable health care standards, and government laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation of the patient Plan of Care.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Attends in-services, staff meetings, and continuing education.
• Follows verbal and written directions provided by the RN, specific to the patient assigned.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment and performs light housekeeping assignments as assigned.
• Maintains and submits documentation as required. Records observations, completed, and refused tasks.
• Observes, records, and reports significant changes in the status of a patient and/or family to supervisor.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Prepares light meals if assigned in patient plan of care.
• Provides hands-on personal care to patients.
• Provides personal care and supportive services to hospice patients.

Requirements

• High School (Required)
• CNA or completion of 1st semester of RN Program - Sarah Bush Lincoln
• Driver's License - State of Illinois

Estimated Compensation Range $18.68 - $28.95 Pay based on experience

When you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area. Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs. We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.