Primary Certified Nursing Assistant

About the role

At Unity Hospice, we are dedicated to honoring life by bringing peace of mind and comfort when it matters most. With over 46 years of compassionate care, we take pride in the supportive and collaborative environment we provide for our team members. By joining Unity, you will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who share our core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Compassion, and Accountability. Together, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides services and procedures that are delegated, assigned, and supervised by a Unity RN. These services and procedures are based on the RN's comprehensive assessment of the patient’s personal care needs and are documented in the Activities of Daily Living Plan of Care. During times when census is higher, you will be cross-trained into our community and may support the team by managing a small patient caseload, working as a float CNA within the community, and providing care to patients in their homes or other facilities.

Responsibilities

Unity CNA staff can perform services/support in the following areas as directed by the RN:

• Activities of Daily Living
• Restorative Care
• Skin Care
• Mobility
• Nutritional Support
• Respiratory
• Bowel and Bladder
• Reinforce Teaching
• Supply ordering
• Companionship and Support
• Vital Signs
• Reading of CADD pump settings
• Report on pain rating
• Maintain required competencies and skills
• Report any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation immediately to the appropriate member(s) of the interdisciplinary team

Schedule

The schedule for this role is PM/Nights, part-time, working two 12-hour shifts (24 hours per week) from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on a block rotation schedule. This includes every other weekend (with occasional fill-in shifts as needed), participation in a 15–16 shift on-call rotation, and 2 holidays per year.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must have:

• Completion of certified nursing assistant program
• Be listed on the Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Registry and be eligible to work at state and federally certified facilities
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle

Benefits

Unity is dedicated to supporting your well-being, growth, and success with a range of valuable benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Accounts, and flexible spending options for medical and dependent care
• On-site health risk assessments and flu shots
• Paid time off, extended illness and injury bank, bereavement leave, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness membership reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement savings plan, group life insurance, voluntary life insurance, as well as accident, critical illness, and disability insurance options
• Competitive pay, overtime opportunities for hourly roles, and mileage reimbursement
• Internal and external learning opportunities, education assistance, and leadership development programs
• Coverage of board certification and recertification costs in hospice and palliative care