Hospice Aide (CNA) at St. Croix Hospice

Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Empathy, Compassion, Time Management, Organization Skills, Integrity, HIPAA Compliance, Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Meal Preparation, Patient Assessment, Ambulation Assistance, Personal Hygiene Care, Confidential Communication, Support for Therapy Activities

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Council Bluffs IA - Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Position Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: 100% Job Category: Health Care Join 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 & Qualifications SKILLS REQUIRED Excellent interpersonal skills such as communication, empathy, and compassion Demonstrated tact and patience Time management and organization skills 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

Responsibilities

As a Hospice Aide, you will provide essential patient care, including personal hygiene and assistance with daily activities. You will also document care accurately and communicate patient conditions to the RN Case Manager.