Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA
Graham Healthcare Group•Palatine, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Residential Home Health and Hospice is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide hospice care to patients in their homes in the Palatine, Illinois area. The role provides compassionate, patient-centered care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The position is field-based and requires travel to patient homes within an assigned territory. It is listed at 40 hours per week and is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate in the state where the employee works.
- High school diploma or certificate.
- At least one year of healthcare experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to spend approximately 20% of the workday driving to and from patient locations.
- Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is part of the background process.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and observe and report changes in their condition.
- Support and guide patients and caregivers by reinforcing the care plan, offering emotional support, and helping them understand what to expect during the hospice journey.
- Respond promptly and empathetically to patient needs and accurately document care provided in the EMR.
- Work independently while remaining supported by the care team.
- Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Pathway to Nursing Program offering up to $20,000 in student loan repayment for CNAs advancing to an LPN certificate after one year of employment.
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
- Fleet Vehicle Program.
- Generous paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid parental leave.
- Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through a Purdue University partnership.
- Field education team supporting employees from Day 1.
- Leadership mentorship and support.
- Collaborative culture where employee impact and feedback are recognized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
