Hospice Home CNA (Days), Full-time

Transitions LifeCare • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Transitions LifeCare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join its Hospice Home team on the day shift. The CNA provides hands-on personal care and support to hospice patients, helping ensure their comfort, dignity, and quality of life. The role works closely with nurses and the interdisciplinary team in a supportive environment focused on end-of-life care. The position serves patients across the lifespan, from pediatric through geriatric populations.

The role is full-time, with three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The schedule includes an every-other-weekend rotation (two weekends every six weeks) and one winter holiday and one summer holiday annually.

Requirements

• Current North Carolina Nurse Aide I certification and active listing on the NC Nurse Aide Registry.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience as a Nurse Aide.
• Ability to perform CNA duties skillfully and document care accurately, timely, and legibly.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work the required day-shift schedule.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sensory and communication abilities necessary to assess patient needs, interact with patients and families, and complete required documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospice, skilled nursing, long-term care, hospital, or other healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate personal care in accordance with each patient's individualized plan of care.
• Perform the full range of Certified Nursing Assistant duties.
• Complete accurate, thorough, timely, and legible documentation of patient care and assigned responsibilities.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns about patients or families to nursing staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning as appropriate.
• Maintain an organized supply room, monitor inventory, stock supplies, and order materials as directed.
• Support daily Hospice Home operations, including patient laundry, food preparation, cleaning patient rooms after discharge, cleaning durable medical equipment, and light housekeeping in family and common areas.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and other Transitions LifeCare departments to achieve patient care goals.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and quality care activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold privacy standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by nursing leadership.
• Provide quality care to patients across the lifespan, from pediatric through geriatric populations.
• Follow organizational policies and guidelines, applicable ACHC Standards and Medicare Conditions of Participation, and state and federal regulations and professional standards.
• Promptly communicate concerns, safety issues, and potential risks to leadership.

What This Job Offers

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