Hospice
Description
Hospice Aide CNA Position Summary The Hospice Aide is responsible for providing direct patient care under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager or designee and the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assures consistent, appropriate, and cost-effective care by actively assisting in managing the patient/family's needs, company policy compliance, and HSI's financial objectives. Pay : $19.78 Hourly. Full-Time Non-Exempt Position, 40 Hours Weekly Schedule : Monday- Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM Locatio n: Will be based out of our Marion Services Office. Would primarily visit patients and travel within the Marion office's service area western service territory, which include the following counties: Franklin, Williamson, Perry, Jackson, Johnson, Pulaski, Alexander, and Union. We visit our patients wherever they may be located, whether it be in their homes, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. As a result, a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are requirements of the position. The company reimburses .67 per mile for driving personal vehicles. Hospice of Southern Illinois is certified by the State of Illinois and is in compliance with the registration requirements of the Illinois Equal Pay Act. By applying, you are consenting to be contacted via phone call, text, or email regarding your application for this position. Benefits and insurance offered include: paid-time off, extended illness benefits, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long term disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan. Please see below and the FAQ on benefits on www.hospice.org/careers for additional details and 2025 insurance prices. For any questions, please contact HR Generalist Jade Gutierrez at (618) 310-7129 or email jgutierrez@hospice.org. EOE
Requirements
Position Requirements
Education High school graduate or GED. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course and current Illinois Certification. Experience
One (1) year experience in hospice/home health preferred. Two (2) years of CNA experience in hospital, long-term care, or home health setting required. Other Qualifications
Excellent organizational and interpersonal relationship skills. Reliable means of transportation. Physical Requirement
s : Performs repetitive tasks. Physical tasks including bathing, transferring, lifting, and turning of patients in the home or home-like setting. Prolonged periods of sitting at times. Exerts up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and /or up to 50 lbs frequently and/or 20 lbs constantly. Requires physical flexibility of bending at knee and squat-bend. The Hospice Aide manages stress appropriately, makes decisions under pressure, handles multiple priorities, works with an Interdisciplinary Team, and manages anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately. This position requires clarity of vision >20 inches and
Working Condition
s:
The Hospice Aide spends approximately 10% his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposure to excessive humidity and noise. The remaining 90% of his/her time is spent in an automobile or patient home, which may or may not have heat/air conditioning. The position has potential for exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients, animal pet hair, allergens in the home environment, some exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents, and exposure to communicable diseases and traffic.
Hospice Aide CNA Position Summary The Hospice Aide is responsible for providing direct patient care under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager or designee and the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assures consistent, appropriate, and cost-effective care by actively assisting in managing the patient/family's needs, company policy compliance, and HSI's financial objectives. Pay : $19.78 Hourly. Full-Time Non-Exempt Position, 40 Hours Weekly Schedule : Monday- Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM Locatio n: Will be based out of our Marion Services Office. Would primarily visit patients and travel within the Marion office's service area western service territory, which include the following counties: Franklin, Williamson, Perry, Jackson, Johnson, Pulaski, Alexander, and Union. We visit our patients wherever they may be located, whether it be in their homes, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. As a result, a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are requirements of the position. The company reimburses .67 per mile for driving personal vehicles. Hospice of Southern Illinois is certified by the State of Illinois and is in compliance with the registration requirements of the Illinois Equal Pay Act. By applying, you are consenting to be contacted via phone call, text, or email regarding your application for this position. Benefits and insurance offered include: paid-time off, extended illness benefits, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long term disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan. Please see below and the FAQ on benefits on www.hospice.org/careers for additional details and 2025 insurance prices. For any questions, please contact HR Generalist Jade Gutierrez at (618) 310-7129 or email jgutierrez@hospice.org. EOE
Requirements
Position Requirements
Education High school graduate or GED. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course and current Illinois Certification. Experience
One (1) year experience in hospice/home health preferred. Two (2) years of CNA experience in hospital, long-term care, or home health setting required. Other Qualifications
Excellent organizational and interpersonal relationship skills. Reliable means of transportation. Physical Requirement
s : Performs repetitive tasks. Physical tasks including bathing, transferring, lifting, and turning of patients in the home or home-like setting. Prolonged periods of sitting at times. Exerts up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and /or up to 50 lbs frequently and/or 20 lbs constantly. Requires physical flexibility of bending at knee and squat-bend. The Hospice Aide manages stress appropriately, makes decisions under pressure, handles multiple priorities, works with an Interdisciplinary Team, and manages anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately. This position requires clarity of vision >20 inches and
Working Condition
s:
The Hospice Aide spends approximately 10% his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposure to excessive humidity and noise. The remaining 90% of his/her time is spent in an automobile or patient home, which may or may not have heat/air conditioning. The position has potential for exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients, animal pet hair, allergens in the home environment, some exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents, and exposure to communicable diseases and traffic.