Join our excellent clinical team at ALC Palliative and Hospice Care!

We are currently seeking a CNA to join our growing hospice team!

The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities of a CNA

Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2etc.)
• Giving personal care including baths, oral hygiene, personal hygiene, and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assisting in dressing, undressing, and feeding patients as assigned.
• Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager.
• Assisting in ambulation, exercise, transfers/positioning, etc. as directed.
• Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.

CNA Position Qualifications

• Meets the training requirements of the State.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm, empathetic bedside manner when in a patient?s home.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Certified CNA through State of IL
• CPR Certified
• Good bedside manner
• Good oral and written communication

Working Conditions

• Community & home environment