What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at Serenity Hospice and Home?
Hospice CNA
Serenity Hospice and Home is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient-centered care and helping patients and families navigate one of life’s most important transitions, we would love to hear from you.
As a Hospice CNA, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients and families receive a seamless, supportive, and compassionate hospice care. This position requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to work in varying locations. This is a unique opportunity to provide care in two settings: our eight-bed inpatient facility, Serenity Home, and in the community, wherever our patients call home.
Our patients' needs can change, and we are seeking a CNA who is willing to adjust to the needs of our hospice team. Assignments may include working in the Serenity Home, our 8-bed inpatient facility, and traveling to patients' homes or other residential care settings throughout our service area.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working in both environments and understands the importance of teamwork, reliability, and continuity of care.
Schedule
- Varying Schedule in the Serenity Home on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts
- Community schedule is 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Mileage reimbursement provided for authorized business trave
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, hands-on personal care to hospice patients in our inpatient facility and community settings.
- Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, repositioning, and other activities of daily living.
- Promote patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
- Observe and report changes in patient conditions to the supervising nurse.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and families.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
- Collaborate with nurses and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure individualized, patient-centered care.
- Travel to patients' residences as needed to provide care in the community.
- Adapt to changing patient needs, assignments, and schedules.
Qualifications
- Current Illinois CNA certification in good standing.
- Previous hospice, home health, long-term care, or inpatient experience preferred.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently in community settings and collaboratively within our inpatient team.
- Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable with a flexible work schedule.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of providing direct patient care.
Why Join Serenity Hospice and Home?
- Join a Joint Commission Accredited, 5-Star Rated hospice organization.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.
- Work alongside a compassionate and supportive interdisciplinary team.
- Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Be part of a mission-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care.
- Experience the rewards of helping patients live as fully and comfortably as possible while supporting the people who matter most to them.
If you are an CNA who believes in compassionate, dignified, patient-centered care, we invite you to apply. Come make a difference with Serenity Hospice and Home.
Applications are available on our website at www.serenityhospiceandhome.org or by calling 815-732-4111 for more information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- CNA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23