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CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingCosmetology or grooming certification/license often required
Work EnvironmentAnimal grooming salons, pet stores, kennelsAnimal grooming salons, pet spas, veterinary clinics
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist groomers with bathing, drying, and handling animalsPerform grooming services like trimming, bathing, styling

Groom Assistants support groomers by handling animals and preparing them for grooming, while Groomers perform the actual grooming services. Both roles are essential in pet grooming settings, but Groom Assistants typically require less certification and focus on assisting tasks.

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Infographic showing various Groom Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,596 per year, or $19 per hour.

Hospice Inpatient Unit CNA - PM Shift (Madison IPU)

Agrace

Madison, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Location: Madison Inpatient Unit
Full-time/Part Time/Flex FTE (hours/week) Shift Weekdays Hours
Includes weekend (every other) and holiday (3/year) rotations
No mandating
Low ratios; 6-8:1
Sign On Bonus: $3,000
Make a lasting impact with Agrace
Join Agrace, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in hospice and palliative care. If you are a CNA who values meaningful, patient-centered care, this is your opportunity to make a difference!
How You'll Make a Difference (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.
Key Responsibilities
  • 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 (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
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience using electronic health records
  • 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

Benefits
  • Competitive salary with free parking
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees who are hired for 28+ hours per week (.7 FTE +)
  • Retirement plans with employer matching
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday paid time off
  • Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development

About Agrace
For more than 45 years, Agrace has been an innovator and leader in both caring for patients and their families, and in educating others about death, dying and grief. We are the largest hospice provider in Wisconsin. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving.
At Agrace we are strengthened by the unique experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients and clients.
Together, we pursue a vision 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 that celebrates people's uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.
Agrace Health Inc. 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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