Hospice Aide - CNA

About the Role

The Hospice Aide will provide personal care, simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services, assistance in ambulation or exercise, and assistance in administering medications that are ordinarily self-administered. They will administer direct patient care under the direction of the RN, Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services
• Assist in ambulation or exercise
• Assist in administering medications that are ordinarily self-administered
• Administer direct patient care under the direction of the RN, Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program
• Communicate pertinent information to RN or therapist
• Understand and follow agency policies/procedures
• Utilize opportunities for personal growth
• Provide for a clean and safe environment
• Maintain confidentiality of patient/peer information inside and outside the Medical Center
• Participate in agency meetings and interdisciplinary group meetings
• Document in patient record to ensure evidence of quality of care
• Practice universal/standard precautions
• Read agency memos and stay informed about events or changes in policies/procedures
• Adhere to Saint Francis Medical Center personnel policies
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Promote a positive image of Saint Francis Hospice to co-workers and patients

Requirements

• Current driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable automobile
• High School Diploma (required)
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or a candidate who has successfully completed the Patient Care Associate training or completed the required 75 hours formal training with 16 hours of supervised clinical training
• BLS Certification (required)
• Must register with the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) and complete the FCSR background check (required)
• Current driver's license and twenty-one (21) years of age (required)
• Participate in 12 hours of in-service programs a year
• Current nurse assistant experience
• Prior home health/hospice aide experience (preferred)

Schedule

Part Time (64 hours per 2-week pay period), with benefits

Typical Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. No weekends, holidays, or call.

About the Organization

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12-bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience. Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306-bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.

Mission and Values

Mission: To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision: To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access, and value.

Values:

• Integrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching
• Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future
• Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves
• Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged
• Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart
• Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes
• Excellence: Always striving to be the best
• Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end

Benefits

Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to the Total Rewards package as outlined below:

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental, and vision (available on the first of the month after hire date)
• Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
• Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history (combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance for flexibility)
• Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
• Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
• Other benefits including:
  • Benefit Support through Health Advocate
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Earned Wage Access