CNA Home Care, Full-Time, M-F W/ weekend rotation , 40Hr/Wk.

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team at Stillwater Hospice!

At Stillwater Hospice, we foster and support growth, teamwork, and good work-life balance among all staff.

We offer competitive wages and benefits in our team-forward, positive care environment. We look forward to talking to you today about joining our team!

Compensation is based on total years of experience in previous clinical roles.

In this role, you'll care for patients in the Fort Wayne Area as a member of a Home Care team.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with weekend rotations. Daytime Hours

We pride ourselves on promoting an excellent work-life balance and providing Excellent Employee Benefits. 

• Health Insurance with PPO (preferred provider organization).
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA).

• Free Employer Health Clinic (for medical plan participants). Partnership with Parkview Health.
• Catastrophic Medical Care Plan (qualifications apply).
• Medical Claims and Healthcare Utilization Management program.

• A partnership with Wellbridge Surgical, a concierge Surgery Center, includes reimbursement of medical plan deductibles and travel expenses (for medical plan participants).
• Dependent Care Savings Account (DCFSA).
• TriShare Plus Child Care Cost-Sharing Plan (for qualifying employees).

• CoShare Child Care Cost-Sharing Plan (for qualifying employees).

• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Paid Wellness Days.
• Time Off for Voting.
• Paid Parental Leave for Births and Adoptions.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan for all employees, with no-cost access to a Financial Advisor and a strong Company Match for full-time employees.
• Shift Incentive Pay, Performance Incentives, & Mileage Reimbursement.
• Company-provided Uniform allowance. 
• Company-provided Basic Life Insurance plus AD&D Insurance.
• Company-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Affordable Term Life Insurance policies are available for employees and family members.
• Education Incentives & Tuition Discounts w/ several local Universities.
• Private Student Loan Assistance Program with Gradify.
• Support the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness plan as a Qualifying Not-for-Profit Employer.
• Annual Employee Tuition Assistance Plan: up to $ 2,000.00 per year. 
• Stillwater Hospice Tuition Scholarships: up to $ 5,000.00 per year.
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family household members.
• New hire referral Finder's Bonus.
• Free employee access to the services and programs at the Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center.
• A newly remodeled, modern Inpatient Unit.
• Newly built Staff Respite Room in the Hospice Home IPU.
• Multiple employee engagement events per year: Wellness/Health Events, Quarterly Employee Benefit Fairs, Organization Picnics, and Organization Holiday Events.
• A strong commitment to promoting and advancing employees from within the organization.
• The campus is connected to the Fort Wayne Trails system.
• Discounts at the YMCA (multiple included, not just Allen County).

POSITION TITLE: HOME CARE  CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE 

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: Clinical Team Leader

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To provide safe personal care and support for the terminally ill in the hospice facility, under the direction of the Patient Care Director and/or RN Case Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a 105-hour CNA Certification program (need a copy of the Certificate).
• Current/active CNA License
  AND
• Minimum of six (6) months (one (1) year preferred) of CNA/HHA experience within the last twenty-four (24) months in a home health, long-term care, or hospital setting.
  OR
• RN nursing students who have successfully completed courses with a grade of “C” or better and currently possess an active CNA License will be considered to have met the above qualifications.
• Must hold current CPR certification or obtain it within the orientation period.
• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and/or safety of him/her or others in the workplace.
• Must have a current motor vehicle operator’s license and have access to an automobile with current automobile insurance coverage.
• For CNA Home Care, must be able to drive independently to all patients'/families'/clients’ homes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Gives client care per agency policies and procedures, following written Plan of Care.
• Appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming include bed baths, sponge baths, tub baths, and shower baths. Shampoo: sink, tub, or bed. Nail and skin care. Oral hygiene. Toileting and elimination needs, emptying commode and catheter bag; empty, cleanse, and reinforce ostomy bag. Normal range of motion and positioning, ambulating with use of gait belt. Changing linens, adequate nutrition, fluid intake and output.
• Assists patients with various rehabilitation activities under the direction of a licensed therapist or RN.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure when assigned.
• Meal preparations.
• Assists patients with feeding and feeds patients unable to feed themselves.
• Observes patient’s condition and reports significant changes in status to the appropriate nurse.
• Computer documents care in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  
• Manages care of assigned patients in a timely fashion.
  
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment in the patient care area.
• As a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in patient care conferences as assigned to promote holistic care.
  
• CNA will maintain good personal hygiene and conduct themselves in a polite and professional manner.
  
• CNA must maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients. This includes confidentiality of personal matters as well as patients’, coworkers’, and Agency business. Maintains respect for the patient's privacy and property.
  
• Attends educational opportunities and in-services in accordance with agency guidelines to improve clinical practice.
  
• Must be willing to be cross-trained in other departments within the agency.
  
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.
  
• Adheres to all Stillwater Hospice policies.
  
• Adheres to Stillwater Hospice privacy practices as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices.  
• Participates in quality improvement activities and/or other agency committees or task forces when requested.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs light housekeeping chores.
• May run errands, on occasion, with supervisor approval.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must have visual, hearing, and mental ability to initiate and comprehend written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to engage in clear, concise verbal/non-verbal communication.
• Lifting: Transfer patients into positions to perform daily care, personal hygiene, and grooming - Occasional to Frequent.
• Carrying: Personal hygiene supplies to and from bathroom to patient - Frequent.
• Linen for short distances - Frequent.
• Pushing/pulling: Readjust patient in bed - Frequent.
• Standing: While performing patient care - Frequent to Constant.
• Sitting: While performing patient care and paperwork. - Occasional
• Climbing: Up and down stairs in patient’s home - Occasional
• Balancing: Needed for normal ambulation, climbing stairs, and for reaching - Frequent.
• Stooping/kneeling/crouching/reaching: To perform patient care - Frequent.
• Handling patient care items (e.g., soap, shampoo, toothbrush, comb, dressing) - Frequent.
• Fingering: Pen; visit reports- Frequent.
• Opening: Bottles and jars - Frequent.
• Talking: To communicate with patient and family, and to communicate with supervisor and coworkers - Frequent.
• Hearing: To communicate with patient, coworkers, patient’s family, and supervisor - Frequent to Constant.
• Seeing: Constant.
• Must be able to climb at least three (3) flights of stairs.
• Recognizes emergencies and knows emergency procedures per agency policy.
• Must be able to remain calm in occasional emergency situations.

ESSENTIAL HAZARDOUS PHYSICAL EXPOSURES:

• Must be willing to travel in inclement weather.
• Potential exposure to variable temperatures in working environment.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, needle sticks, hazardous waste, etc.
• Potential threat of physical violence to self. (Security personnel available upon request.)
• Potential exposure to harm from pets visiting patients on hospice unit.

CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS PHYSICAL EXPOSURES:

• Potential exposure to chemical/cleaning substances within facility.

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Standard precautions will be consistently used for patients. Protective clothing and equipment are provided by the employer at no cost to the employee.
• Seat belts must be worn when traveling during working hours according to state law.

OTHER SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Must be willing to accept assignments regardless of disease or ethnic origin.
• Must exhibit dependability in areas such as attendance, tardiness, and flexibility for unit coverage.
• Must be willing to work scheduled holiday rotation.

The published compensation range for this position reflects a good-faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The base pay may be higher or lower based on demonstrated job-related experience.

Stillwater Hospice has been caring for the seriously ill of Northeast Indiana since 1888, and our goal is to foster the optimal quality of life through medical, spiritual, and emotional support for patients and their loved ones. We provide high-quality, patient-focused, and compassionate care that helps terminally ill patients and their families live as fully as possible. Providing hospice care allows patients and their families to have meaningful moments together.