About this opportunity
Arcadia Home Care and Staffing lists this Hospice CNA opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Hospice CNA OpportunityJourneyCare 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 patients18 years of age unless state law dictates otherwiseAbility to read and follow written instructions and document care givenUnderstands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally illIs 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 communicationGood organizational skillsValid driver's license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements or reliable transportationHours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM - NO WEEKENDS - NO HOLIDAYSLocation: Chicago, IL (60628)What We Offer:Great culture and team atmosphereComprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month401(k) retirement plan with a generous company matchGenerous time off accrualsPaid holidaysMileage reimbursementTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramHospice Certification benefit and salary increaseMerit IncreasesEmployee Discount ProgramsWhat 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 linen as often as assignedAssisting in dressing and undressing patients as assignedPlanning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assignedAssisting in feeding the patient as assignedTaking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competencyProviding proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominenceReporting 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 issuesAssisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the nurse or therapistPerforming range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competencyProviding respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriateRespectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needsMaintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive informationPerforms other duties as assignedNow offering up to $26/hour - offer based on years of experience
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60628, US
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