Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice
About The Position
The Hospice Aide provides personal healthcare and related services to patients in their residences, helps maintain a safe and clean environment, works cooperatively with patients and families, and shares observations and problems with the supervisor. The aide works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and reports to the Hospice Administrator. The role provides direct care in accordance with the RN’s direction and the Aide Plan of Care, supporting patient and family needs. The aide assists with safe transfers, ambulation, nutrition, and fluid intake; observes and reports changes; documents care; follows infection-control practices; and helps ensure continuity and quality of care. The position also involves respectful communication, protection of patient privacy and property, hospice policy compliance, ongoing competency development, timely paperwork, and meeting productivity standards. The position includes assigned on-call and after-hours duties, including weekend and holiday coverage rotations. Work takes place in patient homes and may involve local travel, PRN emergency calls, exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, unpleasant weather, and stressful conditions. Reliable transportation, a valid driver license, and auto liability insurance are required.
Requirements
- Successfully complete one of the listed training or competency pathways: a training program and competency evaluation under Medicare regulation §418.76(b)(c); a competency evaluation program meeting §418.76(c); a state-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program with good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or a qualifying state licensure program meeting §418.76(b).
- Read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, caregivers, and hospice staff.
- Successfully complete the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist meeting §418.76(c) and the written Skills Test.
- Have reliable transportation, a valid driver license, and auto liability insurance.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and interest in the welfare of ill and elderly people.
- Communicate effectively and exchange accurate information about patient condition and health status.
- Be able to attend to and understand spoken information, ask appropriate questions, and listen without inappropriate interruption.
- Be able to view tablets and electronic health records and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately.
- Be able to travel locally and work a flexible schedule, including PRN emergency calls.
- Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.
- Have eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity, and be able to work under stressful conditions while meeting deadlines and patient needs.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma preferred.
- At least one year of experience preferred as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility; alternatively, completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide program.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under RN direction and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
- Assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation in accordance with hospice policy.
- Report changes in patient condition and document pertinent information and care provided.
- Follow accepted infection-control principles, including OSHA measures, and maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Communicate positively, supportively, and respectfully with patients, families, and employees.
- Protect patient respect, privacy, and property.
- Assist patients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
- Promote the hospice philosophy and administrative policies and provide quality care.
- Support continuity of care through quality patient services.
- Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
- Perform assigned on-call and after-hours duties, including weekend and holiday coverage rotations.
- Submit required paperwork in a timely manner and meet productivity standards.
- Travel to patient homes and office or support-center locations as needed to provide care or attend education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
