Certified Nursing Assistant- Hospice

Beloit Health System is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Beloit Regional Hospice Team in Beloit, WI.  

• Shift: 1st shift 
• Schedule: 6a-2:30p
• Hours per week: 40 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: Beloit Regional Hospice

In this position the Certified Nursing Assistant will be responsible for providing personal care and supportive care for patients and their families as indicated by the patient's plan of care and under the direction of the RN Case Manager. The CNA will:

• Take and record vital signs accurately and in a timely manner, reporting unusual signs and symptoms to appropriate personnel.
• Provide personal hygiene care for patients such as bathing, oral care, hair/nail grooming, back rubs, etc., while maintaining a clean, safe environment and documents accordingly.
• Assist patients with their nutritional needs and documents appropriately on the nursing record.
• Assist patients with ambulation, transporting via wheelchair, stretcher or bed while maintaining safety for the patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patients, healthcare and/or physician related information while performing work related duties in a professional manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Current CNA Certification with current Illinois and Wisconsin CNA certifications.
• Demonstrates ability to do simple math functions.
• CPR certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Prior home health or hospice experience preferred.
• Possesses the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
• Involves physical effort that includes full range of body motion which includes standing, walking for extensive periods of time. Also assists with lifting patients up to 25 pounds weight, pushing transport carts ranging in weight of 50-200 pounds.

Reporting Relationship: Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager, and Department Director.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The mission of Beloit Health System requires the employee to perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.