Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

About the role

Ecumen Hospice-St Cloud provides in-home and community-based hospice services in the St Cloud, Minnesota area. The mission is to provide care that exceeds expectations for those in later stages of life, offering comfort and quality of life that honors each person. Ecumen is a leading nonprofit senior living provider with over 160 years of experience, ranked as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living organization.

Responsibilities

• Assists with treatments and activities of daily living per individualized care plan including dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, transferring.
• Assists with AM and HS cares including oral care as needed; incontinence care.
• Manages assistive devices, glasses and hearing aids.
• Administers medication as delegated by the RN.
• Provides physical care according to established procedures and performance standards, including ADLs.
• Monitors vital signs and provides range of motion exercises to encourage independence and dignity.
• Assists with adaptive equipment.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, requests, and reassignment of duties.
• Reports changes in patient’s physical condition, behavior, and level of independent functioning to the nurse.
• Reports pertinent information and concerns regarding patients, families, and staff to appropriate personnel.
• Accurately completes required documentation.
• Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all team members as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Able to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures including Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency (preferred).
• One year experience as a CNA (preferred).
• Experience working with seniors (preferred).

Benefits

• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401k with 6% match.
• Paid time off for sick and safe time accrual.
• Employee Assistance Program and other well‑being resources.
• PTO & sick time accrual.

Pay

The targeted pay range for this position is $21.50 – $24.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, certifications, licenses, and education.

Schedule

Full‑time, 64 hours bi‑weekly, weekdays 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. No weekends and no holidays. This position supports the St. Cloud area.