CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

BrightSpring Health Services • Monticello, AR

6d

About The Position

Hospice Home Care is seeking a dedicated Hospice CNA to provide compassionate care to patients and support to their families in Monticello, Arkansas. The role offers one-to-one patient care and the opportunity to work independently with support from the hospice team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hospice Home Care focuses on managing patients’ pain and other symptoms while providing emotional and spiritual support to families. Its interdisciplinary team takes a holistic approach to hospice services, including routine home care, respite, general inpatient care, and continuous care. The organization considers quality of life as important as length of life.

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 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 and report changes in patients’ conditions.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, range-of-motion exercises, and safe equipment use.
• Assist with self-administered medications in accordance with state regulations.
• Provide companionship and emotional comfort to patients and families.
• Perform light housekeeping, including changing linens, assisting with meals, and maintaining a clean space.
• 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.
• One-to-one care and greater work/life balance.
• Job stability and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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