Hospice Aide CNA

UnitedHealth Group • Plymouth, NC

7d • $16 - $22

About The Position

As the CNA Hospice Aide, you provide compassionate, hands-on care to hospice patients and support for their families during end-of-life care. The role focuses on assisting patients with daily living activities while promoting comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being. Working closely with the hospice care team, you help ensure patients receive respectful, individualized care in accordance with their care plan. The position also offers direction and development opportunities for other roles.

Requirements

• Current state certification or registration as a nurse assistant (CNA), in accordance with state certification or registration requirements.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• CNA experience within the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients.
• Apply safety principles and proper body mechanics when assisting with ambulation, transfers, range of motion, positioning, and household chores.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding, as assigned.
• Perform homemaking and other environmental services as assigned.
• Observe, report, and document changes in a patient's status; report to the primary nurse if unable to perform a task.
• Follow written personal-care instructions prepared by a registered nurse in accordance with the plan of care, received before delivering services.
• Assist patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by a nurse or therapist.
• Perform and record simple urine tests for sugar, acetone, and albumin.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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