Nursing Assistant / HHA - Optage Hospice - Float

Overview

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Presbyterian Homes - Optage Hospice is seeking a Full-Time Floating Nursing Assistant/ Home Health Aide to join the team. This position must be willing to float to any region of the Twin Cities , including Hudson and New Richmond, WI and to back fill absences as needed. Must provide own transportation, mileage reimbursement available. Must have current Wisconsin certification or be willing to obtain within the first 3 months of employment.

No weekends required, Monday-Friday 7a-2:30p. We can consider schedules between 8-10 shifts per pay period.


As an Optage caregiver, you will be floating to any of the communities in the Minnesota metro area where Optage Hospice serves, providing individualized one on one care. Nursing Assistant training is required, but candidates do not have to be active on the MN NAR Registry in order to qualify.


Why work for Presbyterian Homes & Services?

• Flexible scheduling - no weekends or evenings!
• Reimbursement for mileage & paid travel time
• No Waiting. Start Training! PHS OnTrack Training at no cost!
• Education Assistance Programs and Nursing Loan Forgiveness
• Competitive pay & routine pay increases
• No waiting for paycheck, get paid the same day you work!
• Benefits packages for Full-Time employees
• Scholarship program - awards up to $5,250 per year!
• Free Fitness Center access

What Differentiates PHS
By prioritizing the needs of our people, it changes the focus of the organization (PHS) to enabling, empowering, engaging, educating and inspiring YOU and the people we all touch. You, as a team member are able to bring your talents to your work, and to access the support needed to be set up for success. Together, we all make up who PHS is.

As a faith-based nonprofit organization, PHS considers our Christian Ministry values to be at the heart of all we do and it forms the cornerstone of our identity as an organization. We strive to reflect the love of God and define our service to you and others as an expression of God's grace. Hiring people that value and support our community and culture is as important to us as hiring people who have the skills for the position. Together, our team and volunteers offer their gifts and serve more than 26,000 older adults each year.

All are welcome
Presbyterian Homes & Services strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for residents, guests, employees, and volunteers. Our Biblical Framework and "Love One Another" Christian ministry theme (John 13:34) guide every action and help us to focus on our Mission: To honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults.

Responsibilities

The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional member of the Interdisciplinary team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs various services for the client as assigned to meet the client's personal needs and to promote comfort while maintaining consistency with regulations and established best practices. We provide care in the patient's home which may be a personal residence, group home, assisted living or skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a state approved nursing assistant training program and current certification in state(s) in which he/she practices OR successful completion of a home health aide instruction course and successful completion of home health aide competency testing to work in Home Care.
• Demonstrated competencies in person-directed, elder/resident-directed practice, home building, critical thinking, teamwork, self leadership, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Demonstrated compatibility with the PHS mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Pay Range

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $22.60 - $24.25 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS's typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee's qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

About PHS

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.