Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA
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 Wheeling, Illinois area. The role involves delivering compassionate, patient-centered care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The position is field-based and requires travel to patient homes within an assigned territory. It is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The CNA assists patients with activities of daily living, observes and reports changes in their condition, reinforces care plans, supports patients and caregivers, and documents care in the EMR. The employee works independently while remaining part of a collaborative team.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions to support comfort and quality of life.
- Reinforce care plans and provide emotional support to patients and caregivers, helping them understand what to expect during the hospice journey.
- Respond promptly and empathetically to patient needs.
- Accurately document care provided in the EMR.
- 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 the Purdue University partnership.
- Dedicated field education team supporting employees from Day 1.
- Leadership mentorship and support for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
