CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice
About The Position
At-Heart Home Care & Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant to provide patient-centered care and support to patients and families in their homes. The role covers Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Suffolk, and requires travel throughout the territory. The office is located at 349 Southport Cir STE 106, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with possible rotating weekend on-call duty. The CNA provides personal care, monitors and reports changes in patient condition, assists with mobility and self-administered medications as permitted by state regulations, and offers companionship and comfort. The position also includes light housekeeping, documentation, and collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team. The role involves working independently with team support and providing specialized care to terminally ill patients.
Requirements
- Meet the training requirements of the state of practice.
- 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.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care provided.
- Understand hospice philosophy and be comfortable providing specialized care to terminally ill patients.
- Ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Ability to handle death and dying.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Travel throughout the coverage territory is required.
Responsibilities
- Help 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.
- Assist with self-administered medications in accordance with state regulations.
- Offer companionship and comfort to patients and families.
- Change linens, assist with meals, and maintain a clean space.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
