Hospice Aide CNA

Hospice of Southern Illinois is a not-for-profit, free-standing, community-based hospice offering 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. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness.

About the role

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/family’s needs, company policy compliance, and Hospice of Southern Illinois’ financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• 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 Interdisciplinary Team (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 functioning related to patient hospice diagnosis and reports changes in body function to Nurse/Case Manager.
• Demonstrates communication skills, including the ability to read, write and verbally report clinical information to patients, caregivers, 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.
• 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 Manager.
• Demonstrates the ability to embrace change, manage stress, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment to ensure deadlines, goals, and objectives are met.
• Attends and participates in required staff meetings.
• Demonstrates the ability to contribute to the comfort and dignity of a patient and provides care that is consistent with patient and family needs and goals.
• Organized and works efficiently with minimal supervision. Is a self-starter who demonstrates flexibility, motivation, initiative, and commitment.
• Identifies and reports areas of risk and safety concerns to the supervisor, in a timely manner.
• Able to incorporate Hospice of Southern Illinois’ core values in daily practice.
• Timely and accurate timesheet documentation according to policy.
• Appropriate management of paid time off. Submits online request for time off in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course and current Illinois Certification.
• One (1) year experience in hospice/home health preferred.
• Two (2) years of CNA experience in hospital, long-term care, or home health setting required.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Reliable means of transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance.

Physical Requirements

• Performs repetitive tasks.
• Physical tasks including bathing, transferring, lifting, and turning of patients in the home or home-like setting.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at times.
• Exerts up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs frequently and/or 20 lbs constantly.
• Requires physical flexibility of bending at knee and squat-bend.
• Manages stress appropriately, makes decisions under pressure, handles multiple priorities, works with an Interdisciplinary Team, and manages anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately.
• Clarity of vision >20 inches and

Working Conditions

• Spends approximately 10% of time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposure to excessive humidity and noise.
• The remaining 90% of time is spent in an automobile or patient home, which may or may not have heat/air conditioning.
• Potential for exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients, animal pet hair, allergens in the home environment, some exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents, and exposure to communicable diseases and traffic.

Pay

$20.28 hourly.

Schedule

Full-Time Non-Exempt Position, 40 hours weekly. Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. May include a rotational Saturday shift that would typically average out to every 7th Saturday.

Location

Based out of our Belleville Patient Services Office. Primarily visits patients and travels within the Belleville office’s service area northern territory, which includes the following Illinois counties: Clinton, Madison, Bond, Montgomery, Macoupin, Jersey, and Calhoun. Visits occur wherever patients may be located, including homes, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Mileage reimbursement of $0.70 per mile for driving personal vehicles.

Benefits

• Paid-Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Benefits (EIB).
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Medical Insurance. Company pays 90% of the employee’s health insurance premiums and contributes 15% towards the health insurance premiums for spouses or children.
• FLEX Spending/FSA for Traditional PPO Health Insurance Plans.
• HSAs for High Deductible Health Insurance Plans with an employer contribution.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance.
• BCBS Vision Insurance.
• Monthly Cell Phone Allowance of $30.00.
• 403(b) Retirement Plans with a company match up to 4% of the employee’s 5% contribution starting in 2026.
• BCBS Basic Life and AD&D insurance (Paid for by the company).
• BCBS Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for the employee, spouse, or children.
• BCBS Short-Term Disability.
• BCBS Long-Term Disability (Paid for by the company).
• Employee Assistance Program from Mine & Associates.
• Tuition Reimbursement of $3,500 annually after one year of employment for approved courses.
• Student Loan Reimbursement of $3,500 annually after one year of employment.
• McKendree University 10% Tuition Discount.
• SIUE 5% Tuition Discount.
• Recruitment Referral Reward Program.
• Discounts from select companies (auto, cellphone, etc.).
• Earn Burgundy Bucks which can be spent on items such as clothing and services in the Employee Portal.
• Wellness Reimbursement of $200 annually for gym memberships, marathons, and weight loss programs.