CNA Hospice Home (IPU), Full-Time, NIGHTS, 36Hr/Wk.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients at the Hospice Home (Inpatient Unit) located in Fort Wayne.
• Work 36 hours each week, Monday through Friday, with Weekend rotations.
• Give client care per agency policies and procedures, following written Plan of Care.
• Perform personal hygiene and grooming tasks such as bed bath, sponge bath, tub bath or shower bath, shampoo, nail and skin care, oral hygiene, toileting and elimination needs, changing linens, and meal preparations.
• Assist patients with various rehabilitation activities under the direction of a licensed therapist or RN.
• Take and record temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure when assigned.
• Manage care of assigned patients in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment in the patient care area.
• Participate in patient care conferences as assigned to promote holistic care.
• Perform light housekeeping chores and run errands, with supervisor approval.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of 105-hour CNA Certification program (need copy of Certificate).
• Current/active CNA License AND Minimum six (6) months (one [1] year preferred) CNA/HHA experience, within the last twenty-four (24) months, in the home health, long-term care, or hospital setting.
• RN nursing students who have successfully completed courses with a grade of “C” or better, who currently possess an active CNA License, will be said to have met the above qualifications.
• Must hold current CPR certification or obtain 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 self or others in the workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of 105-hour CNA Certification program (need copy of Certificate).
• Current/active CNA License AND Minimum six (6) months (one [1] year preferred) CNA/HHA experience, within the last twenty-four (24) months, in the home health, long-term care, or hospital setting.
• RN nursing students who have successfully completed courses with a grade of “C” or better, who currently possess an active CNA License, will be said to have met the above qualifications.
• Must hold current CPR certification or obtain 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 self or others in the workplace.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of hospice care principles and practices.

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.
• 403b 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.
• A 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).

Pay

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.

Schedule

Work 36 hours each week, Monday through Friday, with Weekend rotations.