CNA IPU - PM Shift

Company: Agrace
Location: Madison
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

Agrace is a nonprofit, community healthcare organization that is nationally recognized as a leader in the hospice industry. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill, or grieving.Agrace has a strong culture of employee engagement. In 2023, Agrace was named the#1 Top Workplaceby the WisconsinState Journal and Energage, and #79 of the top 100 companies in the country among those with an employee base of 500 to 999 workers!Hours 3pm-11:30pm (0.8 FTE, 32 hrs/wk)Weekend Rotation Every Other WeekendHoliday Rotation Every Other HolidayOn Call Rotation No On-CallBonus Eligibility $3,000Benefits No mandating! Great benefits/paid time off, Low ratios - 6-8:1, Free parkingWHO YOU'LL WORK WITH (AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY)The Inpatient Unit CNA works on a collaborative interdisciplinary team including Social Workers, RNs, Volunteer Coordinators, Grief counselors, and Clinical Assistants."I have worked at hospitals in the Madison area and it feels like you are "just a body" or "a number." At my previous job, my manager did not even know my name or anything about me. I feel like I matter here and what I do each day is important for these families and patients." - Inpatient Unit EmployeeHOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS ROLE (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)The CNA IPU is responsible for patient and family satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living, providing light homemaker help, following the plan of care, communicating changes in condition, and documenting care. The CNA IPU provides patient and family centered care consistent with Agrace philosophy, goals, standards, regulations and policies.Assist Patients with Activities of Daily LivingAssist with ambulation, changing position, and moving to/from sitting and standing.Help with bathroom functions like toileting and incontinence care.Help bathe, shower, dress, provide oral care, and groom.Assist with eating and drinking.Perform post mortem care.Obtain vital signs. Assist with treatments.Anticipate and respond to patient needs and round on patients.Provide homemaker assistancePerform light housekeeping such as changing linens, doing laundry, tidying room, and removing trash.Deliver patient supplies.Deliver food and beverages.CommunicationRead, understand, and follow the plan of care. Document cares and changes in patient condition in electronic health record.Document and report significant changes in condition or unusual incidents to appropriate Interdisciplinary Team Member such as client abuse/neglect, suicidal intent, harmful coping mechanisms or violence, etc.Reinforce patient and family education.MiscellaneousParticipate in meetings to plan and evaluate patient/family services.Precept new staff and students.Delegate tasks to volunteers as appropriate.YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and work experienceGraduation from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant programCurrent, unrestricted Nursing Assistant Certification in state of employmentOne-year personal care experience, hospice, or home health, preferredMust be at least 18 years of ageAbility to develop, maintain, and apply knowledge of hospice and end of life processAbility to maintain professional boundaries with patients, families and co-workersAbility to follow plans of care, and patient, family, and clinical staff directionsBasic Microsoft Office skillsExperience using electronic health records; Epic preferredAbility to work effectively and cooperatively with othersAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needsAbility to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual propertyAbility to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautionsDont meet these qualifications as written? We would still love to talk about roles at Agrace: Join HereAt Agrace we are strengthened by thediverseexperiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients, and clients.Together, we pursue a vision ofequityin whicheveryAgrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.We foster a culture of belonging andinclusionthat celebrates peoples uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.Agrace HospiceCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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