Hospice: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), FT M-F days & no wknds (East Metro)

Hospice Certified Nursing AssistantThe Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant is primarily responsible for helping with personal care needs including baths, medication administration, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for HospiceHourly Wage: $20.00 - $25.00 an hour, depending on experienceSchedule: Full - Time, 1.0 FTE / Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (no weekends, evenings or on-call)Service Area: East Metro (coverage area: Lake Elmo, Woodbury, Maplewood and surrounding areas). Plus, mileage reimbursement of 72.5 cents per mile.Lifespark is a complete senior health company headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Since 2004, we've been helping seniors stay healthy, navigate their health care options with confidence, and live fuller, more independent lives as they age. That's where our people come in – from accounting and health technology to front-line nurses, advanced practice professionals, caregivers and everything in between, we are all invested entrepreneurs focused on helping people age magnificently.Lifespark Benefits Include:Annual Reviews/RaisesPaid Time Off – Vacation TimeMedical, Dental, Vision benefits for Full Time HiresShort-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability InsuranceLife Insurances401k + Company MatchReferral bonusesCareer path to other positions within our growing company!Position Functions & Responsibilities:Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediatelyProviding patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentialityMeeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O 2 )Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assignedAssisting in dressing and undressing patients as assignedPlanning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assignedAssisting in feeding the patient as assignedTaking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competencyProviding proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominenceAssessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case ManagerAware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issuesAssisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapistProvide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directedAssistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as "reminders"Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinalsProviding assistance as assigned with light laundry needsPerforming range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competencyProviding respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriateKeeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assignedAdhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conductParticipates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activitiesRespectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needsFollow all Emergency and Response ProceduresIdentifies home safety issues and notifies RN Case Manager or Clinical Manager of concerns or issuesDemonstrates proper procedures: handling, lifting, transfersInjury – Now What? Follows protocolsOverview of Process, Types of Reports and FormsFollow-up Required – Escalating EventOther duties as assignedQualifications:Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the State RegistryMust have 3 years of experience as a CNA, hospice preferredAt least 18 years of ageMust have Driver's LicenseUnderstands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally illIs self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient's homeMust pass a MVR check based on Lifespark company policyIt has been and will continue to be our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, use or nonuse of lawful products off the Employer's premises during nonworking hours, or declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.