CNA Full-time
Bristol Hospice

CNA FT (Des Plaines to Evanston)

Territory Role Covers:  Des Plaines to Evanston (Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm)

The Certified Home Health Aide plays a critical role as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group Team. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform various services for patients to meet their personal needs and promote comfort. 

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

 

Our Culture

Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

  • Integrity: We are honest and professional.
  • Trust: We count on each other.
  • Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
  • Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
  • Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.

On an Average Day You Will:

(includes but not limited to)

  • Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attend to his/her requests promptly; if unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately
  • Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality
  • Meet safety needs of patient and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
  • Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned
  • Assist in dressing and undressing patients, as assigned
  • Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned
  • Assist in feeding the patient, as assigned
  • Take and record oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
  • Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
  • Assess and report on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager; also, being aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues
  • Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist
  • Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning, as directed
  • Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders”
  • Offer and assist with bedpan and urinal aid, as assigned
  • Aid with light laundry needs if necessary
  • Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service, as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
  • Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
  • Maintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assigned
  • Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct
  • Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
  • Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs
  • All other duties as assigned

     

Requirements: 

  • Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Preferred to have one (1) year experience in community health/hospice or medical/surgical environments 
  • Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training
  • Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order
  • Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter
  • Current CPR certification

 

Our Ideal Candidate Has the Following Skills and Knowledge: 

  • Ability to read and follow written instructions
  • An Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
  • Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision
  • Successfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene
  • Ability to communicate effectively 
  • Strong organizational skills 
  • Understanding of plan of care documentation
  • Flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care
  • Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired
  • Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying
  • Calm demeanor when entering the patients home 

 

We Got the Perks: 

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
  • HSA & 401(k) available
  • Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
  • Advanced training programs
  • Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

 

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

 

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

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