Hospice CNA

JourneyCare; Palos Heights (IL); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Generous time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Hospice Certification benefit

Descripción de la vacante

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking compassionate CNAs to join our growing team in Chicago, IL. The role offers competitive salaries, generous time off, 401(k) with match, and other benefits.

Responsibilities include personal care, safety-focused nursing support, meal and hygiene assistance, and reporting changes to the Case Manager. Requires CNA certification, CPR, clear state registry, and a valid driver’s license.

Formación

• Must hold current CNA certification per state requirements.
• CPR certification current and maintained.
• Listed on state aide registry with a clear record.
• Must be 18+ years old unless laws differ by state.

Responsabilidades

• Perform personal care as assigned and promptly attend to patient requests.
• Ensure safety during care and use of equipment properly (O2, rails, etc.).
• Provide baths, grooming, oral hygiene, and linen changes as assigned.
• Assist with dressing, meals, and feeding per plan.
• Record vital signs and document care performed as directed.
• Protect patient skin and prevent tissue breakdown; observe changes.
• Report patient status changes to Case Manager promptly.
• Assist with ambulation and prescribed range-of-motion activities.

Conocimientos

Communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Written & oral skills

Valid driver's license

Educación

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

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 8:30AM-5PM - NO WEEKENDS - NO HOLIDAYS

LOCATION

Chicago, IL (60628)

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

Now offering up to $26/hour - offer based on years of experience

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