Hospice, CNA

WesleyLife; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

WesleyLife is seeking a Hospice Certified Nursing Aide to deliver compassionate care in patients' homes as part of WesleyLife at Home Hospice. You will provide personal support with daily activities, comfort-focused care, and a reassuring presence for clients and their families.

Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, and light meal prep, collaborating with a team of nurses, social workers, and therapists, and traveling to various homes and communities in all weather.

Qualifications

• Hospice CNA caring; patient-focused assistance.
• Ability to support daily activities (bathing, dressing, meals).
• Works closely with nurses, social workers, and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support with daily activities and comfort-focused care.
• Be a reassuring presence for clients and families.
• Drive to homes and communities to deliver care in various settings.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient support

Team collaboration

Education

CNA Certification

Job description

For over 78 years, WesleyLife has transformed the aging experience across the Midwest. Our commitment to health and well-being is reflected in our full continuum of services, including Communities for Healthy Living, Home Health, Hospice, caregiving services, adult day programs, transportation, and meal delivery. Certified as a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years, WesleyLife and WellSpire offer a vibrant, growth-focused culture. We believe that everyone team members and those we serve deserves a life of purpose, joy, and continued growth, regardless of circumstances. Learn more about how WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging here! https://www.wesleylife.org/the-wesleylife-way A Typical Day for a Hospice Certified Nursing Aide with WesleyLife at Home Hospice: Your day begins with intention — grounded in WesleyLife’s belief that every person deserves comfort, dignity, and the opportunity to pursue joy, no matter where they are in life’s journey. As a Hospice CNA, you’ll spend your day providing gentle, compassionate care in the homes of those we serve. Each visit is unique because every individual’s story, needs, and wishes guide your care. You’ll offer personal support with daily activities, provide comfort-focused care, and be a reassuring presence for clients and their families.

• You will have the opportunity to directly and positively impact the health and wellbeing of the people you serve through the provision of professional nursing services.
• Our Hospice Certified Nursing Aides assist with many tasks including bathing, dressing, light meal prep, etc.
• Our Hospice Certified Nursing Aides work with a team of nurses, social workers and therapist to ensure quality patient care and compassion.
• Due to the nature of our patients, our Hospice Certified Nursing Aides drive to various homes and communities in all weather types.
• Current Openings: Full Time (FT)

In addition to the competitive compensation you’d expect, WesleyLife offers true flexibility. You don’t want to work all the time, and we don’t want you to! In addition, our locations are filled with team members who have one another’s backs and leaders who genuinely care about each team member as a person. We’re committed to creating the best work experience you’ve ever had. Why not give us a look today? Compensation

• The pay range for this position is $16.92 - $21.15 / hour. The starting pay rate will be based on years of experience.
• Daily Pay: Use this free app to access your wages before payday to handle unexpected expenses
• Mileage Reimbursement at 58.5 cents per mile

At WesleyLife, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of continued growth, experience, and meaning — and to pursue joy, regardless of physical, social, or economic circumstances. That applies to the people we serve — and the people who do the serving! We want your job with WesleyLife to help you wake up each day with optimism, to reinforce to you that your potential is limitless, and to illustrate that joyful work is a part of a joyous life. You are a vital life-changer with an insistence on a purposeful life, and you deserve to choose a job that fits the way you’re committed to living your life. At WesleyLife, we’re looking for candidates who are looking for more. If you insist on joy in your day-to-day work life, consider one of our roles. From clinical positions to hospitality roles to administrative positions, we offer all our team members the opportunity to create joy for themselves as well as the people whose lives they touch. About WesleyLife

• Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move to the next step of the hiring process. Unfortunately, WesleyLife will not sponsor applicants for work visas.**

Wesley Life believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, and drug screen.