Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Suncrest Hospice; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospice care provider dedicated to exceptional patient service and community partnership. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for patients while collaborating closely with a supportive team of healthcare professionals. Enjoy a competitive pay structure, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for career advancement in a rapidly growing organization. If you're passionate about delivering compassionate care and making a difference in the lives of others, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Actual Work/Life Balance

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k plan with employer match

Team appreciation culture

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Commitment to improving quality of life and patient care.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care according to assessments and care plans.
• Coordinate care with licensed staff and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (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

• 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 the Director of CNA Services (or designee) 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 aide 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