Full-time Hospice House CNA, three 7pm-7am shifts per week

Description Reports to: Hospice House and CNA Manager Hours: Works three 7pm - 7am shifts per week, participates in the holiday and weekend rotation Type of position: 36 hours per week, Nonexempt Summary A Certified Nursing assistant performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks as outlined by a patient’s plan of care. Physical Demands This job requires an employee to stand, talk and hear. There is frequent standing and walking, and occasionally a CNA is required to sit, bend, kneel, stoop or crouch. This position requires frequent use of hands and fingers and may require reaching in front or above shoulders, feeling or grasping. The employee will frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally move 100 pounds. Work Environment Work is performed primarily int he Hospice Alliance residential facility, with the potential ability to cross train for field CNA coverage. There is a potential for exposure to animals, smoke, unpleasant odors and a vulnerability to contagious diseases or infections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Administers patient care under the direction of the RN and as instructed by the CNA care plan Reports on changes in the client’s condition and/or needs to the RN Case Manager Provides personal care, including but not limited to bathing, shampooing, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing. Performs household tasks essential to health care, including but not not limited to meal preparation and feeding, laundry, light housekeeping. Accurately documents the provided cares and submits the record of care provided and pertinent observations following Hospice Alliance policy and procedure. Attends CNA in-services to ensure compliance with the state requirement of 12 continuous education hours per year. Communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team. Other duties as assigned. Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Graduate preferred Must have current, valid Wisconsin Nursing Aid certification Previous Hospice/Palliative experience preferred CPR preferred Completion of a Background Check is required Completion of a drug screening is required #J-18808-Ljbffr Hospice-Alliance-Inc