Hospice CNA

JourneyCare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits start date

401(k) with match

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Hospice Certification benefit and pay

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

JourneyCare Hospice in Chicago, IL is hiring CNAs for a daytime role with Monday–Friday hours. Compensation ranges from $19 to $26 per hour, based on experience, with a strong emphasis on compassionate patient care in a home hospice setting.

New competitive salaries, immediate opening, generous time off, 401K with match, and other benefits are offered. Join a supportive team focused on hospice care and patient comfort while upholding confidentiality and dignity.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• List on the state aide registry with a clear record able to deliver care to patients.
• 18 years of age unless state law dictates otherwise.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Secure with issues of death/dying.
• Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home and has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
• Good oral and written communication
• Good organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements or reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
• Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed lined as often as assigned
• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned
• Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
• Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the nurse or therapist
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
• Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

CNA certification

CPR certification

read and follow instructions

communication skills

empathy for terminally ill

self-directed

valid driver's license

Job description

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking Hospice CNAs for our growing team! New competitive salaries, immediate opening, generous time off packages, 401K + match, and so much more!

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• List on the state aide registry with a clear record able to deliver care to patients
• 18 years of age unless state law dictates otherwise
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Secure with issues of death/dying.
• Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home and has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
• Good oral and written communication
• Good organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements or reliable transportation

HOURS

Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM - NO WEEKENDS - NO HOLIDAYS

LOCATION

Chicago, IL (60628)

Compensation

$19-$26 per hour - offer based on experience.

What We Offer

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
• Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed lined as often as assigned
• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned
• Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
• Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the nurse or therapist
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
• Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
• Performs other duties as assigned

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