Hospice Resource CNA - Day shift (Mt. Horeb/ Dodgeville / Verona)

About the Role

Agrace, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in hospice and palliative care, is seeking a skilled CNA who values meaningful, patient-centered care. This role involves providing patient and family centered care consistent with Agrace philosophy, goals, standards, regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including ambulation, changing position, moving to/from sitting and standing, toileting and incontinence care, bathing, showering, dressing, oral care, grooming, eating and drinking
• Perform post mortem care, obtain vital signs, assist with treatments, and anticipate and respond to patient needs
• Provide homemaker assistance including light housekeeping such as changing linens, tidying rooms, doing laundry, removing trash, ordering and delivering patient supplies, and helping prepare simple meals
• Read, understand, and follow the plan of care; document cares and changes in patient condition in electronic health record
• Document and report significant change in condition or unusual incidents to appropriate Interdisciplinary Team Member such as client abuse/neglect, suicidal intent, harmful coping mechanisms or violence
• Reinforce patient, family, and facility partner education
• Participate in meetings to plan and evaluate patient/family services
• Precept new staff and students; delegate tasks to volunteers as appropriate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Graduation from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program
• Current, unrestricted Nursing Assistant Certification in state of employment
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Experience using electronic health records; Epic preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property
• Ability to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautions
• One-year personal care experience, hospice, or home health, preferred

Pay & Schedule

• 0.7 FTE (28 hrs/week) | Day Shift | Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:30pm
• No weekends and holiday (3/year) rotations
• Starting Pay: $18.50+ (based on experience)
• Sign on bonus: $3,000

Benefits

• Competitive salary with mileage reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees who are hired for 28+ hours per week (.7 FTE)
• Retirement plans with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday paid time off
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development