CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice
About The Position
At Home Care Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate, one-to-one care to hospice patients in their homes. The role supports patients and families with dignity and comfort, while working independently with support from the hospice team. The service area includes Fredericksburg, Bowling Green, Stafford, Caroline, Spotsylvania, King George, Culpeper, Orange, and Colonial Beach, Virginia. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is based from the Fredericksburg office. At Home Care Hospice provides hospice services tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. The organization is an affiliate of Adoration Health and emphasizes exceptional patient care and support for its agency teams.
Requirements
- Meet the training requirements of the state of practice.
- Have at least six months of experience, including providing personal care.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Complete at least 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training; 16 classroom hours must be completed before the required 16 hours of practical training.
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
- Be able to read and follow written instructions and document care provided.
- Understand the hospice philosophy and be comfortable providing specialized care to terminally ill patients.
- Be able to work with little direct supervision.
- Be able to handle death and dying.
- Have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Have good organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and repositioning.
- Observe patients and report changes in their condition.
- Assist with ambulation, transfers, range-of-motion exercises, and safe equipment use.
- Help patients with self-administered medications in accordance with state regulations.
- Provide companionship and emotional comfort to patients and families.
- Change linens, assist with meals, and maintain a clean patient environment.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care.
- Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare.
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Access to wellness and discount programs, including Noom, SkinIO virtual skin cancer screening, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, and travel and entertainment discounts.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Job stability and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
