Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Crown & Seasons Hospice • Poplar Bluff, MO

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About The Position

Join Crown Hospice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), providing compassionate, personalized care to patients and support to their families during hospice care. Care is provided in patients’ homes or facility settings. The role includes assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting health changes, and offering emotional and physical support while helping maintain patients’ comfort, safety, and dignity.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved CNA program.
• Ability to lift up to 75–100 pounds and stand or walk for prolonged periods.
• Must pass required pre-employment screenings and background checks.
• Compassion and a desire to make a difference.
• Dependability and strong communication skills.
• Comfort working with patients facing chronic illness or end-of-life care.
• Willingness to assist in all aspects of care and maintain a respectful, dignified environment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year of direct care experience preferred; hospice or home care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Change linens, wash laundry, clean living areas, and maintain a safe environment.
• Measure and report vital signs and intake and output; observe and report health changes.
• Assist with feeding, hydration, ambulation, and patient positioning.
• Administer basic treatments, including enemas, heat or ice packs, and non-sterile dressings.
• Support medication adherence as directed by nurses or physicians.
• Prepare meals in accordance with dietary needs and assist with nourishment between meals.
• Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support.
• Accompany patients to medical appointments or errands as needed.
• Provide care for pediatric patients or disabled family members when applicable.
• Document care and communicate effectively with the nursing team.
• Assist with post-mortem care as needed in hospice settings.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Training and growth opportunities.
• Mileage reimbursement, if applicable.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Supportive and team-oriented environment.
• Purpose-driven work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED