Hospice Alliance Inc·Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
The Certified Nursing Assistant administers patient care under the direction of the RN according to the care plan, which includes providing personal care such as bathing, hygiene, and essential household tasks like meal preparation and light housekeeping. This role also requires accurately documenting provided care and reporting any changes in the client's condition to the RN Case Manager.
Summary A Certified Nursing assistant performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks as outlined by a patient’s plan of care.
Physical Demands This job requires an employee to stand, talk and hear. There is frequent standing and walking, and occasionally a CNA is required to sit, bend, kneel, stoop or crouch. This position requires frequent use of hands and fingers and may require reaching in front or above shoulders, feeling or grasping. The employee will frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally move 100 pounds.
Work Environment Work is performed primarily in the field in patient homes, skilled nursing facilities or any other place where a patient calls home and, occasionally, the Hospice Alliance residential facility. There is a potential for exposure to animals, smoke, unpleasant odors and a vulnerability to contagious diseases or infections. This is a field position and requires frequent driving which may present danger in inclement weather.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Administers patient care under the direction of the RN and as instructed by the CNA care plan Reports on changes in the client’s condition and/or needs to the RN Case Manager Provides personal care, including but not limited to bathing, shampooing, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing.
Performs household tasks essential to health care, including but not limited to meal preparation and feeding, laundry, light housekeeping.
Accurately documents the provided cares and submits the record of care provided and pertinent observations following Hospice Alliance policy and procedure.
Attends CNA in-services to ensure compliance with the state requirement of 12 continuous education hours per year.
Communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
Other duties as assigned.
High School Graduate preferred Must have current, valid Wisconsin Nursing Aid certification Previous Hospice/Palliative experience preferred Requires, a valid driver's license, vehicle with auto coverage Satisfactory completion of a caregiver and criminal background and drug screening
Market context
In Wisconsin, CNA openings are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with current state certification, though some will also consider applicants who have completed a 75-hour training program and are awaiting the state exam. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and availability before applying.