Hospice CNA - Full Time

Luminos Hospice•Blue Springs, MO

About The Position

A Luminos Hospice aide supports the compassionate delivery of end-of-life care by assisting patients and their families in a hospice setting. The role includes helping with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, documenting care, and communicating with the interdisciplinary care team. The aide also provides emotional and spiritual support, promotes comfort and dignity, follows infection-control procedures, and participates in ongoing education to support Luminos Hospice’s holistic, patient-centered approach to care.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred.
Valid driver’s license.
CPR certification.
State-approved Home Health Aide or Certified Nurse Aide certification.
At least one year of experience as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility, or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide program.
Aide skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
Strong attention to detail and organizational habits.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, and incontinence care.
Support patient mobility, including transfers, ambulation, and exercises prescribed by the hospice care team.
Monitor and report vital signs and changes in patients’ physical or emotional conditions.
Promote patient comfort through positioning and pain-management assistance, and assist with symptom management under the care team’s guidance.
Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care and report observations and activities to the hospice care team.
Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the hospice interdisciplinary team.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Provide sensitive, compassionate support during the end-of-life process and assist with post-mortem care as needed.
Follow infection-control procedures and hygiene and cleanliness standards.
Participate in ongoing training and education, and maintain certification and licensure requirements.