Hospice CNA

United States·Chicagomid

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Key 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,

Requirements Summary

Current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in accordance with applicable state requirements. Maintains a current CPR certification.

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Requirements

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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

What We Offer

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✓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

Responsibilities

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→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

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Chicago, United States

On-site at the office

About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $54,080 a year; 39% above the $39,000 median for Caregiver jobs on Jobera (1,957 salaries).
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