Hospice CNA - Full Time
Ecumen Hospice North Branch is hiring a Hospice CNA providing services in Chisago County and East Central Minnesota. The team focuses on providing life-honoring care for patients north of the Twin Cities metro area – including Isanti, Chisago, and Pine counties. The mission is to provide care that exceeds expectations for those in the later stages of life by offering comfort and quality of life that honors and supports each person.
Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, Ecumen ranks as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact while fostering inclusivity and belonging.
Schedule
- Full-Time, 64 hours bi-weekly
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- No weekends or holidays
Pay
The targeted pay range for this job is $21.50 - $23.50 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay, including experience, qualifications, certifications, licenses, and education.
Benefits
Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time team members, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off benefits
- Generous 6% 401(k) match
- Other well-being resources
Responsibilities
- Assists with treatments and activities of daily living per individualized care plan, including:
- Dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, and transferring
- AM and HS cares, including oral care as needed
- Incontinence care
- Assistive devices, glasses, and hearing aids
- Medication administration as delegated by the RN
- Provides physical care to residents according to established procedures and performance standards, including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- Monitors vital signs and provides Range of Motion exercises in a manner that encourages independence and dignity.
- Assists with adaptive equipment.
- Responds appropriately to all 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, supporting all team members within the community as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Able to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the facility, including but not limited to:
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalency
- One year of experience as a CNA
- Experience working with seniors