Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Home Hospice

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center • Edgewood, MD

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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 patients with activities of daily living, personal care, comfort, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Care is provided in patients’ homes, long-term care facilities, and assisted living communities. The position is scheduled for 40 hours, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and requires working one Saturday approximately every six weeks as well as participating in a rotating holiday schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a state-approved 75-hour Nurse Aid course.
• Not listed on the State Abuse Registry where applicable.
• Ability to read and write effectively in English.
• Successful completion of the Nurse Assistant exam required for certification.
• Alternatively, a nursing student must have successfully completed the first clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program and be an active nursing-program student.
• Demonstrated 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 activities of daily living and personal care for hospice patients, promoting comfort and a safe, clean environment.
• Report relevant 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.
• Maintain knowledge of 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.

What This Job Offers

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