Nursing Assistant / HHA / CNA / NAR - Optage Hospice - Presbyterian Homes & Services

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Overview

Presbyterian Homes - Optage Hospice is seeking a Full-Time Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide to join the team. No weekends required, Monday-Friday 7a-2:30p. We can consider schedules between 8-10 shifts per pay period. 

As an Optage caregiver, you will be serving clients in various locations in the Minnesota metro area, providing individualized one on one care. Schedules are designed to minimize the amount of traveling you will be doing. Nursing Assistant training is required, but candidates do not have to be active on the MN NAR Registry in order to qualify. 

Salary: $19.75 - $21.76+ / Hour BOE

Why work for Presbyterian Homes & Services?  

• Flexible scheduling - no weekends or evenings!
• Reimbursement for mileage & paid travel time
• No Waiting. Start Training! PHS OnTrack Training at no cost!
• Education Assistance Programs and Nursing Loan Forgiveness
• Competitive pay & routine pay increases
• No waiting for paycheck, get paid the same day you work!
• Benefits packages for Full-Time employees
• Scholarship program – awards up to $5,250 per year!
• Free Fitness Center access

What Differentiates PHSBy prioritizing the needs of our people, it changes the focus of the organization (PHS) to enabling, empowering, engaging, educating and inspiring YOU and the people we all touch. You, as a team member are able to bring your talents to your work, and to access the support needed to be set up for success. Together, we all make up who PHS is. As a faith-based nonprofit organization, PHS considers our Christian Ministry values to be at the heart of all we do and it forms the cornerstone of our identity as an organization. We strive to reflect the love of God and define our service to you and others as an expression of God’s grace. Hiring people that value and support our community and culture is as important to us as hiring people who have the skills for the position. Together, our team and volunteers offer their gifts and serve more than 26,000 older adults each year.All are welcomePresbyterian Homes & Services strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for residents, guests, employees, and volunteers. Our Biblical Framework and “Love One Another” Christian ministry theme (John 13:34) guide every action and help us to focus on our Mission: To honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults.

Responsibilities

The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional member of the Interdisciplinary team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs various services for the client as assigned to meet the client's personal needs and to promote comfort while maintaining consistency with regulations and established best practices. We provide care in the patient’s home which may be a personal residence, group home, assisted living or skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a state approved nursing assistant training program and current certification in state(s) in which he/she practices OR successful completion of a home health aide instruction course and successful completion of home health aide competency testing to work in Home Care.
• Demonstrated competencies in person-directed, elder/resident-directed practice, home building, critical thinking, teamwork, self leadership, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Demonstrated compatibility with the PHS mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

About PHS

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members like you at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through 60+ PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® and other community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive®, the largest geriatric primary care practice in MN, providing comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults. An Innovative Leader: Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an Innovative Leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being. PHS is now one of the largest nonprofit senior housing and services providers in the US.Our strong focus on our employees, means we are committed to an environment where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to team growth from within, roughly 80% of leadership roles are filled through the development of people like you. To learn more about PHS culture, benefits and team development, we invite you to visit the "Careers" section of our website.Let's get you started.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.