Hospice CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

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Transitions Hospice - Illinois

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

East Peoria, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal care and comfort to hospice patients in their homes. They are responsible for observing, reporting, and documenting patient status and care activities.

Qualifications

You have a CNA certification and current CPR certification, with at least one year of experience in hospice, home health, or a related organization. You are comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill and understanding the hospice philosophy.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CNA certification

CPR certification

Hospice care

Job Description

Description

Our people are the difference.

Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.

At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!

As a Transitions Care Certified Nursing Assistant you are a paraprofessional member of an interdisciplinary work group and perform various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. This role is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed. Certified Nursing Assistants will travel locally and are responsible for the following: 

Major Responsibilities  

  • Understands the hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill. 
  • Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to their requests promptly. 
  • Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
  • Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
  • Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
  • Providing respite for patients/family/caregiver when on site as appropriate.
  • Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
  • Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.

Benefits We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Auto Allowance 
  • Gas Card 
  • Company Equipment
  • Paid Time Off
  • Free Scrub Tops

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Meet the training requirements of the State: CNA certification.
  • Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
  • One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.  

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Transitions Hospice - Illinois

Transitions Care offers the highest quality of end of life care and palliative care services. We specialize in supporting individuals and families who are facing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual challenges confronted when dealing with terminal and chronic illnesses. Paramount to our philosophy is to ensure that our patient is experiencing their final transition on their own specified terms — in comfort and with dignity. In our care, our main objective is always to maximize patients’ comfort and quality of life. At Transitions Care, It's About Living!
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