CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Hospice Home Care • Little Rock, AR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Hospice Home Care is seeking a dedicated Hospice CNA to provide compassionate care to patients and support to their families in Little Rock, Arkansas. The role is based in an inpatient unit and is scheduled for weeknights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. CNAs provide personal and mobility care, monitor and report patient changes, assist with self-administered medications as permitted by state regulations, offer emotional support, and help maintain a clean and comfortable environment. They document care and collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team. The position calls for someone comfortable providing specialized care to terminally ill patients, working with limited direct supervision, and handling death and dying.

Hospice Home Care focuses on managing patients’ pain and symptoms while providing emotional and spiritual support to families. Its care team provides routine home care, respite, general inpatient care, and continuous care, with an emphasis on quality 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

• 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 patients 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