Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA
About The Position
Residential Home Health and Hospice is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for a hospice position providing care to patients in their homes in the Oak Brook, Illinois area. The role delivers 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. The employee works independently while receiving support from a field education team and leadership. Residential Home Health and Hospice describes itself as a nationally recognized leader in home health and hospice and a consistent Top Workplace. It offers a collaborative culture, mentoring, and opportunities for career growth. A pathway to nursing program provides eligible CNAs advancing to an LPN certificate after one year of employment with up to $20,000 in student loan repayment. Successful completion of a drug screen before employment is part of the background process. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and states that applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Hold an active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate in the state where the employee works.
- Have a high school diploma or certificate.
- Have at least one year of healthcare experience.
- Have a valid driver’s license.
- Be able to spend approximately 20% of the workday driving to and from patient locations.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as part of the background process.
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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 and provide hands-on care.
- Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions to support comfort and quality of life.
- 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 attentively to patient needs.
- Accurately document care provided in the EMR.
- Work independently while traveling to patient homes within the assigned territory.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Fleet Vehicle Program
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Pathway to Nursing Program: up to $20,000 in student loan repayment for CNAs advancing to an LPN certificate after one year of employment
- Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through a Purdue University partnership
- Field education team support from Day 1
- Leadership mentoring and career-growth support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
