Hospice CNA

Addus HomeCare Corp.; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) company match

Generous time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Hospice Certification benefit

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

JourneyCare Hospice in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking Hospice CNAs for our growing team. We offer new competitive salaries, immediate openings, and generous time off packages along with a 401K + match.

Hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM with no weekends or holidays. The position emphasizes compassionate, at-home patient care under RN supervision and requires CNA certification and CPR, a valid driver’s license, and a focus on hospice philosophy.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification required
• CPR certification current
• Listed on state aide registry with clear record
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Hospice philosophy understanding
• Self-directed with minimal supervision
• Calm demeanor in patient's home with empathy
• Strong oral and written communication
• Good organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license with insured vehicle or reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs and respond promptly to patient requests
• Ensure safety of patient and use equipment properly
• Provide baths, hygiene, shampoos, and bed linen changes as assigned
• Assist in dressing and undressing
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist in feeding
• Take and record temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure as ordered
• Monitor skin for breakdown and report changes
• Report patient condition to Case Manager and consider caregiver dynamics
• Assist in ambulation and prescribed exercises
• Provide respite for patient/family/caregiver as appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

CPR certification

CNA certification

Communication

Organization

Driver's license

Empathy

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification

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 7AM-3:30PM - NO WEEKENDS NO HOLIDAYS

TERRITORY: Crystal Lake, IL.

Salary: $19-$26 Hourly - Offer Based on Years of 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

The Hospice CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The CNA is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.

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

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.