Certified Nursing Assistants, Hospice CNA
About The Position
Suite Living Hospice Care delivers compassionate, person-centered end-of-life care within our Suite Living Senior Care communities across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. Our team is committed to providing comfort, dignity, and meaningful support to residents and their families during life's most important moments. The Hospice Aide (CNA) is a valued member of the interdisciplinary hospice team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. In this role, you will provide hands-on personal care, support patient comfort, and help create a peaceful, respectful environment for individuals at the end of life. This position is ideal for a CNA who is compassionate, dependable, and comfortable providing care in a hospice setting.
Requirements
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in Minnesota
- Current CPR certification
- Strong understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach with strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospice, home health, or senior care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, oral care, toileting, dressing, and skin care
- Assist with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises
- Support with feeding and hydration, including meal preparation as needed
- Promote a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment
- Take and document vital signs as directed
- Observe patient condition and report changes promptly to the RN Case Manager
- Monitor skin integrity and help prevent breakdown
- Accurately document care in accordance with agency standards
- Communicate with empathy, professionalism, and respect
- Support family members and caregivers, including providing short-term respite
- Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times
- Collaborate with nurses and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
- Follow all hospice regulations, policies, and scope-of-practice guidelines
- Participate in ongoing quality and performance improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Meaningful, purpose-driven work supporting patients and families
- Supportive and collaborative hospice team environment
- Consistent full-time schedule
- Work within Suite Living communities (no private home visits)
- Opportunity to build deep connections with residents and families
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
