Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job at ThedaCare, Appleton, WI

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  • ThedaCare
  • Appleton, WI

Job Description

locations TC at Home time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id 25-25051

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness

  • Lifestyle Engagement
    • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
  • Access & Affordability
    • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :
Under the supervision of the LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Through collaborative practice with all members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate, safe care and demonstrated commitment to continuous growth and professional development.
Job Description:

Position Summary: The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides compassionate, hands-on care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. This role supports the hospice team by assisting with personal care, comfort measures, and emotional support for patients and families. The CNA will also help build strong relationships with facilities and assist with inpatient admissions as needed.

Additional Information:

  • This position will serve the Fond Du Lac, Sheboygan, Manitowoc and Kewaunee after training. Training will take place in the Appleton, WI area for approximately 8 weeks.

  • This position will require an on-call and holiday rotation.

  • Fleet Vehicle Option after 90 days! (Business and Personal Use Option)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and specific competencies for the patient population served.

  • Assists in meeting the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the care team to ensure quality, cost-effective safe patient care practices.

  • Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned and performs all functions of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), which are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific.

  • Respectfully addresses situations or decisions to ensure patient concerns and needs are met.

  • Identifies ways to improve the patient's experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction.

  • Identifies and escalates patient risk to prevent crises.

  • Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.

  • Reinforces patient education to improve care outcomes and safe patient practices.

  • Performs and documents patient cares including personal hygiene, mobility, activities of daily living, and vital signs, and ensures the care environment promotes patient safety.

  • Provides care to patients including collecting body fluids for testing and cultures, administering medications if applicable, and providing patient care as defined within the nursing plan of care and/or physician orders, within the scope of the CNA role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.

  • Must be 18 years of age, except for Peabody Manor, The Heritage or Juliette Manor

  • Valid State of Wisconsin CNA Certification

  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance

  • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments

  • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock

  • Occasional high noise level in work environment

  • Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time

  • Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed

  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents

  • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Scheduled FTE:
1
Location:
TC at Home - Appleton,Wisconsin
Overtime Exempt:
No

Job Tags

Full time,

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