CNA IPU - NOC/3rd Shift

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 Workplace by the Wisconsin

State Journal and Energage, and #79 of the top 100 companies in the country among those with an employee base of 500 to 999 workers!

WHO 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 Employee 

HOW YOU’LL 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 Living 
  • Assist 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 assistance 
  • Perform light housekeeping such as changing linens, doing laundry, tidying room, and removing trash.
  • Deliver patient supplies.
  • Deliver food and beverages.
• Communication 
  • Read, 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.               
• Miscellaneous 
  • Participate 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 experience
• Graduation from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program
• Current, unrestricted Nursing Assistant Certification in state of employment
• One-year personal care experience, hospice, or home health, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Ability to develop, maintain, and apply knowledge of hospice and end of life process
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients, families and co-workers
• Ability to follow plans of care, and patient, family, and clinical staff directions
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Experience using electronic health records; Epic preferred
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property
• Ability to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautions

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At Agrace we are strengthened by the diverse experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients, and clients.

Together, we pursue a vision of equity—in which every Agrace 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 and inclusion that celebrates people’s 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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