Certified Nursing Assistant Field

Partners In Care is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to deliver comprehensive care to our hospice patients. Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of social workers, RN case managers, caregivers, chaplains, and volunteers to enhance the lives of our patients and their families.

Compensation: $21.00-$28.00 (DOE).
Sign-on Bonus: $1,000, paid after 90 days of employment.
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm (full time).
Location: Working in the field in patients' homes and facilities throughout Central Oregon.

Company Perks:

• Two medical, dental, and vision plans; insurance starts on the 1st of the month following the hire date!
• Generous Paid time off.
• $25,000 life insurance policy.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 403b retirement savings with employer match, no vesting required!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits: Legal Shield, AFLAC & MASA Transportation.
• Working for Partners In Care, a nonprofit organization, may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What You Get To Do:

• Communicate professionally to the patient, family, and caregivers while maintaining confidentiality of patient and related health information.
• Assess the patient's ability to tolerate treatment before beginning care. Assess patient condition aftercare.
• Provide personal care as outlined in the plan of care, maintaining patient privacy while demonstrating sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
• Meet the patient's and self's safety needs by utilizing good body mechanics and proper use of equipment.
• Coordinate with a care manager or registered nurse to ensure the care plan is updated and accurate and report any patient condition changes, including applicable documentation.
• Adhere to written and oral instructions for patient care as indicated by the Registered Nurse on duty.
• Assist the patient with all aspects of personal care, ambulation, and positioning as required and guide the family/caregiver regarding the patient's personal care.
• At Hospice House, prepare meals, serve according to policy and procedure, and assist with feeding as required. Perform housekeeping services that are necessary for the health and safety of the patient/family/caregiver.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Valid CNA License.
• Ability to pass a background test, drug screen, and TB test.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• One to two years of recent medical care experience in an institutional setting is preferred. Ideal candidates will possess 1-2 years of home health or hospice experience.
• Current automobile insurance is required. A valid Oregon driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Valid CPR Certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care.

Who We Are: As the largest and oldest provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon and one of the largest in Oregon, we provide care to communities throughout the Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. Partners In Care is unique among other service providers as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our predominantly mobile workforce of over 200 employees serves patients and their families in a 10,000-square-mile area. About 150 local volunteers work with Partners In Care in fundraising, resource coordination, and other areas of community support.

Culture: We offer a culture of kindness, respect, and learning. We discover what is possible when we come together, allowing our diversity to make us stronger and ensuring all employees, volunteers, patients, and families feel valued and supported.

Company Values: Compassion Dignity Respect Integrity Accountability Community Employees & Volunteers Education Leadership Partnership Stewardship.