Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Home Hospice
About The Position
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to join its Home Hospice team. The CNA provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision and direction of the RN case manager. The role assists hospice patients with activities of daily living, personal care, comfort, and maintaining a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients. Care is provided in patients’ homes, long-term care facilities, and assisted living communities. The scheduled hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The position requires working one Saturday approximately every six weeks and participating in a rotating holiday schedule.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Complete a state-approved Nurse Aid 75-hour course.
- Not be listed on the State Abuse Registry, where applicable.
- Ability to read and write effectively in English.
- Successfully complete the Nurse Assistant exam required for certification.
- Alternatively, nursing students must have successfully completed their first clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program and be active students in a nursing program.
- Demonstrate basic mathematical skills.
- Basic life support.
- Computer literacy.
- Successful work employment history.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a Nurse Assistant in a hospital, home care, or long-term care setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide hospice patients with activities of daily living and personal care, comfort, and assistance maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Report pertinent changes in a client’s condition or behavior to the case manager or Assistant Nurse Manager.
- Follow the CNA plan of care as directed by the case manager.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings when required and communicate significant information related to personal care.
- Complete itinerary and visit records accurately and submit documentation to the office within 24 hours of the visit.
- Attend and seek out in-services to maintain certification and remain knowledgeable about regulatory requirements related to the position.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
- Retirement savings with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
