Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Moments Hospice • Palatine, IL

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About The Position

Moments Hospice is hiring a full-time, field-based Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), also referred to as a Hospice Aide. The CNA provides hands-on personal care to hospice patients in private residences, assisted living settings, and care facilities, supporting comfort, dignity, and well-being while also providing support to patients’ families. The role works closely with a dedicated RN Case Manager as part of an interdisciplinary care team, following each patient’s plan of care under the RN Case Manager’s direction. The position includes structured training and opportunities to build skills. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Pay is $18–$23 per hour. The role is field-based, and the company offers a fleet car program with a vehicle for business and personal use, with fuel and insurance covered at minimal cost.

Requirements

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Ability to work in an electronic medical record system.
• Strong written and verbal communication and active-listening skills.
• Excellent customer service, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Compassion, patience, and ability to handle emotional situations with care.
• Strong understanding of professional boundaries.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and a good understanding of body mechanics.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare caregiving experience in home care, assisted living or memory care, skilled nursing, a hospital, or hospice.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and skin care.
• Assist with lifting, transferring, positioning, range-of-motion exercises, and ambulation.
• Assist patients with dining and nutrition.
• Review and follow each patient’s plan of care under the direction of the RN Case Manager.
• Provide comfort and companionship to patients and support to their families.
• Maintain electronic medical records.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $18–$23 per hour.
• Fleet car program with a company vehicle for business and personal use, with fuel and insurance covered at minimal cost.
• Company cell phone.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, based on eligibility.
• Life insurance and long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Generous PTO package.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed