Ecumen Hospice Duluth
Overview

Casual/PRN - Flexible Schedule Days 8am-4:30pm

Ecumen Hospice is hiring a Nursing Assistant, CNA for its location in Duluth, Minnesota. Ecumen Hospice is a non-profit, Medicare-certified hospice that has been providing life-honoring care in Minnesota for almost 30 years. We serve those who are experiencing a life-limiting condition and the people that are closest to them, through a comprehensive offering of services which include but are not limited to: physician oversight, nursing, social work, spiritual care, hospice aide assistance, music therapy, massage therapy, volunteer services, pet therapy, and bereavement care.

Ecumen Overview

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.

Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant CNA position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the client's physical and emotional wellbeing in the home. The Certified Nursing Assistant follows an individualized care plan for the clients they care for.

Essential job responsibilities include:

Assists the patient with personal cares which may include all, or some of the following: shampooing hair; bathing using tub or shower; bed bath; sponge bath; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares; foot care; and other cares as assigned in the care plan.

Dresses or assists with dressing, grooming, toileting, oral cares, etc.

Assists patient with eating, drinking, walking and transferring.

Observes patient and reports changes in physical, cognitive and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc.

Applies or assists in the use of adaptive equipment which may include but not limited to: hearing aids, glasses, dentures and braces.

Qualifications

Nursing Assistant CNA

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalency required
• Licensure/Certification
• Current valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Able to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, Resident's Bill of Rights, OSHA, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, Right to know, and MSDS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant Experience: One year experience as a CNA/HHA in home health or hospice environment

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ecumen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We participate in E-Verify.