Hospice Aide CNA

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13619667 **Hospice Aide CNA** Hospice of Southern Illinois is a not-for-profit, free-standing, community-based hospice offering Southern Illinois and St. Louis Metro-East communities a range of services for people of all ages at the end of life. We have been providing compassionate care to terminally ill patients and their families in their home or a home-like setting since 1981. Since that time, we have continued our mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness. Our reputation is a direct result of our desire to do more than what is required or expected. This can be seen in the passion and commitment of our employees and volunteers to provide excellent hospice care through all the services we provide. A career in hospice care at Hospice of Southern Illinois is a calling. Is it calling you? We are currently hiring for the Hospice Aide CNA position that would be based out of our Belleville, IL office. **Hospice Aide CNA Position Summary** - Summary**: The Hospice Aide is responsible for providing direct patient care under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager or designee and the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assures consistent, appropriate, and cost-effective care by actively assisting in managing the patient/familys needs, company policy compliance, and HSIs financial objectives. -Pay**: \$20.28 Hourly. Full-Time Non-Exempt Position, 40 Hours Weekly - Schedule**: Monday- Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM. May include a rotational Saturday shift that would typically average out to every 7th Saturday. - Location**: Will be based out of our Belleville Patient Services Office. Would primarily visit patients and travel within the Belleville offices service area southern service territory, which includes the following counties: St. Clair, Monroe, Washington, and Randolph. We visit our patients wherever they may be located, whether it be in their homes, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. As a result, a valid driver\'s license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are requirements of the position. The company reimburses .67 cents per mile for driving personal vehicles.Hospice of Southern Illinois is certified by the State of Illinois and is in compliance with the registration requirements of the Illinois Equal Pay Act. By applying, you are consenting to be contacted via phone call, text, or email regarding your application for this position.Benefits and insurance offered include: paid-time off, extended illness benefits, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long term disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan. Please see below and the FAQ on benefits on www.hospice.org/careers for additional details. ```{=html} ``` For further information about our company, to apply online or see detailed information about benefits, please visit [hospice.org/careers](http://www.hospice.org/careers). For any questions or concerns, please contact HR Generalist Jade Gutierrez at (618) 310-7129 or email jgutierrez@hospice.org . **Essential Functions of the Hospice Aide CNA Position**: Adheres to policies and procedures in compliance with all state and federal regulations. Observes and timely reports changes in the patient status and the care or service provided to the nurse and IDT. Provides evidence of basic clinical skills including but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration; and safe techniques in bathing, transferring, lifting, turning, positioning and grooming patients. Displays knowledge of basic elements of body fun tioning related to patient hospice diagnosis and reports changes in body function to Nurse/Case Manager. Communication skills, including the ability to read, write and verbally report clinical information to patients, care givers, and other hospice staff. Recognizes and uses basic infection control procedures. Reinforces patient and family infection control education provided by the nurse. Completes 12 hours in-service training during each 12 month period. Ensures required assigned education is finished in the specified time. Maintains a clean, safe and healthy environment for patients. Builds positive relationships and collaborates effectively with internal and external customers. Recognizes emergencies and has knowledge of emergency procedures and their application. Displays knowledge of and adherence to the hospice aide plan of care developed for each patient by the Nurse/Case Manager. Timely notifies the Nurse/Case Manager of requested changes by patient/family to ensure plan of care accuracy. Immediately reports any challenges or conflicts with any patient/family/customer to the Clinical Services Manager, Patient Care Supervisor or Nurse/Case