Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 

At Unity Hospice, we are dedicated to honoring life by bringing peace of mind and comfort when it matters most. With over 46 years of compassionate care, we take pride in the supportive and collaborative environment we provide for our team members. By joining Unity, you will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who share our core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Compassion, and Accountability. Together, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. 

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides services and procedures that are delegated, assigned, and supervised by a Unity RN. These services and procedures are based on the RN’s comprehensive assessment of the patient’s personal care needs and are documented in the Activities of Daily Living Plan of Care. This is a community-based position in which the CNA travels to patients’ homes and various care facilities to provide individualized personal care and support. The CNA works independently in the community while maintaining communication and collaboration with the Unity RN and care team to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate, and appropriate care. 

During times when census is higher, you will be cross-trained into our hospice residence and may support the team by providing care to patients at our Meng facility. This flexible approach helps ensure consistent, high-quality care across all settings as patient needs fluctuate. 

Schedule: Full-time, 0.9 FTE, consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week (6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.), with every third weekend rotation. The position also includes approximately 10–15 on-call shifts per year and 2–3 holiday shifts per year. 

Responsibilities:

Unity CNA staff can perform services/support in the following areas as directed by the RN:

• Activities of Daily Living
• Restorative Care
• Skin Care
• Mobility
• Nutritional Support
• Respiratory
• Bowel and Bladder
• Reinforce Teaching
• Supply ordering
• Companionship and Support
• Vital Signs
• Reading of CADD pump settings
• Report on pain rating
• Maintain required competencies and skills
• Report any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation immediately to the appropriate member(s) of the interdisciplinary team

Why Unity?  

Unity is dedicated to supporting your well-being, growth, and success with a range of valuable benefits!

Health: We provide comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Accounts, and flexible spending options for medical and dependent care. On-site health risk assessments and flu shots are also available to keep you and your family well.

Life: Unity values work-life balance, offering paid time off, extended illness and injury bank, bereavement leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and fitness membership reimbursement to support your personal needs and interests outside of work.

Security: For your financial peace of mind, Unity offers a 403(b) retirement savings plan, group life insurance, voluntary life insurance, as well as accident, critical illness, and disability insurance options.

Compensation: We reward your skills and commitment with competitive pay, overtime opportunities for hourly roles, and mileage reimbursement.

Career: Grow with Unity through internal and external learning opportunities, education assistance, and leadership development programs designed to support your professional journey.

Unity also supports nurses’ professional growth by covering board certification and recertification costs in hospice and palliative care—CHPN for RNs, CHPLN for LPNs, and CNAs for CHPNA (after 3 years of employment).

All new employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following their date of hire. For a full list of benefits:

Choose Unity as the place to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be valued every step of the way. Apply today to join a team that invests in you, both personally and professionally. 

Requirements:

• Completion of certified nursing assistant program
• Must be listed on the Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Registry and be eligible to work at state and federally certified facilities
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle