Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Part Time Weekend Nights - Adrian, MI, United States - Hospice of Lenawee

Description

If you are looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, JOIN OUR TEAM at Hospice of Lenawee For us, it is not just a job, it's a calling We've been providing compassionate, patient and family-centered care to the people of our community during and after the last season of life since 1982.

Hospice of Lenawee is hiring for a:
CNA Hospice Aide - Part-time - Night Shift - Hospice Home
$16.50/hour + $1/hour night shift premium = $17.50/hour
The night shift position is from 7p - 7:30a and every 3rd weekend with a holiday rotation.
Our Hospice Home is an 8-bed hospice inpatient facility.

We're looking for a Michigan Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who brings excellence, compassion, and integrity to the end-of-life journey.

Someone who feels a genuine calling to provide personalized one on one patient-centered care to those we serve and their families.

We offer:
A positive work-life balance
Generous paid time off
11 paid holidays including your birthday
$1/hr night shift premium
Come find out why Hospice of Lenawee continues to be voted
Lenawee County's Best Non-Profit for SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW

AND
Lenawee County's Best Hospice for TWO YEARS IN A ROW
Essential Job Responsibilities of a


CNA:

Responsible for patient personal care including bath/shower, shampoo, shave, oral, skin and foot care and other personal care needs specified on Hospice Aide Care Plan.

Responsible for brief changes, bedpan, urinals, colostomy care, catheter care, and repositioning.
Answers call lights promptly and follows through with patient requests.

Responsible for housekeeping services such as linen changes, laundry, vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, removal of trash, stocking supplies, tidying of patient rooms and common areas, and complete cleaning of patient rooms as required according to policies and protocols.

Compliance with federal, state, and local health department food and sanitation laws.
Responsible for following the policies and procedures for food storage, preparation, and distribution to the patients.
Prepares rooms for new patients.
Assists patients at mealtime, which may include meal preparation, distribution, feeding, and clean up.
Assists patients with simple exercises, passive and active range of motion, and ambulation as directed.
Observes patient's physical/emotional condition and reports observations and changes to RN or Residence Manger.
Qualifications of a


CNA:
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities of a


CNA:
Ability to work independently in the Hospice of Lenawee Hospice Home Residence.
Ability to observe patient needs and report same to Residence Manager and/or RN.
Ability to pass food handler class.
Demonstrates excellent customer service, both internally and externally.

Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally with patients, families, and other team members.

Demonstrates ability to function as a team member, collaborate with coworkers on different shifts, positions, and departments to promote teamwork and inclusion.

Demonstrates interest, compassion, and empathy for the terminally ill and is comfortable with issues of death and dying.
Is self-aware and asks for help when the need arises.
Demonstrates ability to read, write, and follow direction and instruction.
Has the physical ability necessary for extensive standing, lifting, and pushing.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Education/Credentials of a


CNA:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of a home health aide training program.
Current Michigan CNA License.
Food handler card, required.
Experience of a


CNA:
Experience with dying patients and their families, hospice experience preferred.
Experience in health care, required.

Position Status/Classification:
Non-exempt, Hourly, Regular, Patient Care

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