About Meridian Palliative & Hospice Care Services
We are a growing hospice, palliative, and home health organization. Innovation is key; it is important to us to improve quality of life in ways others haven’t. Meridian affirms life. Transitions can be difficult, but by acting as a strong foundation for our patients and families to lean on, they can easily achieve a pain-free, quality life.
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Job Description:
The hospice aide is responsible for providing personal care under the direction of a registered nurse. A person who provides assistance with meals, dressing, movement, bathing or other personal needs or maintenance. Hospice aides must meet the requirement for Home Health.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform personal care (bathing, dressing, toilet, feeding, etc) according to the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
- Document care provided according to agency policy.
- Report any deviation from the Plan of Care to the Case Manager (or designee if not available).
- Use Durable Medical Equipment safely.
- Take vital signs when on Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
- Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
- Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. Reports any changes/areas of concern to the Case Manager.
- Assist with ambulation, transfer, range of motion if documented on the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
- Provide respite for the patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
- Participation in QAPI activities.
- Participation in IDG meetings, as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Meets training requirements of the State which include: Completing a HHA training that includes a minimum of 120 hours of classroom and supervised practical training with at least 40 hours devoted to supervised practical training and with at least 80 hours of classroom instruction completed prior to beginning the supervised practical training.
- On the Nurse Aide Registry for the State of Illinois
- One year experience as a CNA, hospice aide or home health aide. (Hospice preferred)
- At least 18 years old.
- Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
- The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
We are looking for a PRN CNA to work 7am-12pm M-F, CNA is required to travel to different locations based on where patients live
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Benefits:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Elk Grove, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person