Hospice CNA

About the role

The Care Team, in partnership with Traditions Health, is hiring a CNA to join its growing hospice team in Decatur. The role provides personal healthcare and related services to patients in their own homes, helping create a safe and clean environment and sharing observations with the supervisor. It works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
• Assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation, and help with proper nutrition and fluid intake.
• Report changes and document care provided to ensure continuity of care.
• Follow infection control principles and keep the environment clean, safe and comfortable.
• Promote respectful communication and protect patient privacy and property.
• Perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy and manage time effectively.
• Attend 12 hours of in-services per year and promote the agency's philosophy and policies.

Required profile

• High school diploma preferred.
• Current driver's license and reliable transportation; ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
• At least one year of experience as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Completed a state-approved training and competency evaluation program for aides, or a state licensure program, with no 24-month gap since then.
• Proof of current CPR and successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written skills test.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in patients' homes with possible exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious diseases.

What we offer

• Pay of $17.88 - $21.13.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, HSA with employer contribution, and life insurance.
• Disability, accident and critical illness coverage, and a 401(k) with employer match.
• PTO that increases with tenure, mileage reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.