Hospice Aide (CNA)Job DetailsLevelEntry Job LocationWausau WI - Wausau, WI Position TypeFull Time Travel Percentage100% Job CategoryHealth Care Job DescriptionJoin our St. Croix Hospice Family! As the Hospice Aide, you are a paraprofessional and valued member of the interdisciplinary care team. You will work under RN supervision and focus on quality, continuity, and safe patient care.In this role you will be responsible for timely and accurate documentation of care. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
You will provide patient care including bathing, nail/skin care, dressing/undressing, dental and other personal hygiene while maintaining a sanitary and orderly environment
You will offer positive, respectful, and confidential patient/family communication
You will be responsible for taking and recording vital signs, and assisting with self-administered medications
You will plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping and feeding the patient as needed
You will assess and report patient's condition and changes to the RN Case Manager
You will assist in ambulation, exercise, transfers, positioning and support a complete range of motion and other therapy activities
We offer amazing benefits including:
Growth opportunities both locally and regionally
The opportunity to work 1-1 with our patients, impacting their life and their families
Two medical plan choices, dental, and vision
Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off and paid holidays
Customized mental health support and employee assistance program(EAP)
401k Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer matching
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Skills & QualificationsSKILLS REQUIRED
Excellent interpersonal skills such as communication, empathy, and compassion
Demonstrated tact and patience
Time management and organizationskills
High integrity and a commitment to HIPAA privacy standards
Comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 18 years of age
Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation current with state-specific requirements
Licensed and insured driver with automobile in good working order
