CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

BrightSpring Health Services • Hot Springs National Park, AR

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About The Position

Hospice Home Care is seeking a dedicated Hospice CNA to provide compassionate, dignified care and support to hospice patients and their families in the Hot Springs, Arkansas area. The position serves patients across Garland, Montgomery, Pike, Saline, and Hot Springs counties. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call coverage every six to seven weeks.

The CNA provides personal care, helps patients with mobility and daily activities, observes and reports changes in condition, and offers companionship and comfort. The role also includes light housekeeping, documentation, and collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team. Hospice Home Care emphasizes managing pain and symptoms while providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and families through a holistic care approach.

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.
• 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

• Help 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.
• Help 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.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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