CNA - Hospice

PACS

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA – Hospice role supports patients and families with dignity, empathy, and professionalism, helping ensure comfort and quality of life. The position provides personal care, hygiene support, exercise assistance, and ambulation; takes and records vital signs and other clinical metrics; and observes, documents, and reports changes in patient condition to the RN Case Manager. It also includes preparing light meals, doing laundry, and completing household tasks that support the patient’s care plan. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends or rotating weekend shifts required. The role involves travel between patient homes and work in home environments. The noise level is usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Nurse Aide program and active CNA certification.
Good standing with all applicable state regulatory requirements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide compassionate support to patients and families.
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with basic computer and technology tools used for documentation and communication.
Ability to safely lift, move, and transfer patients using proper body mechanics; may require lifting or supporting up to 50 pounds.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching during patient care.
Ability to assist with repositioning, ambulation, and mobility support in varied home environments.
Sufficient stamina for continuous physical activity throughout the shift.
Ability to operate basic medical equipment and household items as part of patient care.
Visual, auditory, and tactile ability to monitor patient condition, observe changes, and perform tasks safely.
Ability to travel between patient homes as required.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care, hygiene support, exercise assistance, and patient ambulation in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Use proper safety techniques and body mechanics when delivering care, transferring patients, and performing daily tasks.
Take and record vital signs and other clinical metrics as directed.
Observe and document changes in patients’ physical or mental condition and promptly report them to the RN Case Manager.
Prepare light meals, perform laundry, and complete essential household tasks supporting the patient’s care plan.
Maintain 12 hours of required annual continuing education.
Travel between patient homes as required.