Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Dover Hospice•Glen Carbon, IL

3d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides compassionate, hands-on care supporting the dignity, comfort, and quality of life of patients receiving end-of-life care. Working under the supervision of a registered nurse and as part of the interdisciplinary hospice team, the CNA provides personal care and assistance with daily living activities, uses medical equipment safely, documents services accurately, and offers emotional support to patients and families. The role requires professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care in accordance with agency policies and regulatory standards. The CNA works with the supervising RN to carry out each patient’s Hospice CNA Plan of Care and collaborates with the care team to address patient needs. Work is primarily performed in patients’ homes, with frequent travel within the designated service area. The position may require evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call shifts, or schedule flexibility to respond to patient needs. The role also involves emotionally challenging end-of-life care, independent work, and regular collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The pay range is up to $23 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments, and use of designated personal protective equipment as required by company policy and applicable law.

Requirements

Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
Current and valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current liability auto insurance.
Ability to work well with others, take direction from management, and take initiative to meet patients’ needs and comfort.
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivation to accomplish identified goals and a strong sense of accountability for results.
Commitment to Dover Health’s mission and values.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, or holidays and accommodate on-call shifts or urgent patient care situations as patient needs require.
Ability to travel frequently to patients’ homes within the designated service area.
Ability to maintain professionalism in emotionally challenging end-of-life care situations.
Ability to comply with personnel policies, hospice care procedures, patient rights, federal and state regulations, and HIPAA privacy laws.
Ability to follow safety protocols, including infection control measures, and use PPE when required.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or home care experience.

Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with the supervising RN to fulfill the patient-specific Hospice CNA Plan of Care.
Collaborate with the care team as an extension of nursing services to ensure patient needs are addressed.
Provide hands-on personal care and supportive services for safe activities of daily living in accordance with the care plan, applicable laws and regulations, and agency policies.
Document care provided according to agency policy.
Use Durable Medical Equipment safely.
Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Participate in professional development and lifelong learning activities.
Provide emotional support to patients and families.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.