Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for Hospice

Bluebird Hospice • Meridian, ID

2d • Remote

About The Position

Bluebird Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their team as a Hospice Aide. This role involves providing personal care, comfort, and support to patients and their families in their homes and other care settings. Bluebird Health is an Idaho-based company focused on high-quality patient care, employee support, and community partnership. The Hospice CNA / Hospice Aide is an integral part of the interdisciplinary hospice care team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to meet patients' physical, emotional, and comfort needs. Responsibilities include observing and reporting changes in patient condition, documenting care, following care plans, and ensuring patient safety, dignity, and comfort during end-of-life care.

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or completion of a state-approved training and competency evaluation program that meets applicable state and federal requirements.
• Meets all State training and competency requirements for hospice aide services.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, follow a patient care plan, and document care accurately.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
• Empathy, patience, tact, professionalism, and respect for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Comfortable supporting patients and families through end-of-life care with a calm and compassionate manner.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel for agency-related needs, including visits with patients and community partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospice care, home health care, long-term care, assisted living, or direct patient care preferred.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort providing compassionate care to patients with terminal illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate personal care based on patient assignments and respond promptly to patient needs.
• Report patient condition changes, concerns, and significant observations to the Case Manager or supervising nurse.
• Provide appropriate respite support for patients, families, and caregivers when on-site.
• Follow hospice care plans, documentation standards, organizational procedures, and professional conduct expectations.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Respect the patient’s home environment, privacy, dignity, cultural needs, and personal preferences.
• Remain within the Hospice CNA / Hospice Aide scope of practice and do not administer medications, take physician orders, or perform procedures requiring licensed nursing training, knowledge, or skill.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED