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 Kansas City, Missouri, and surrounding areas. 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 CNA provides hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, observes and reports changes in patients’ conditions, supports patients and caregivers by reinforcing the care plan and offering emotional support, responds attentively to patient needs, and documents care in the electronic medical record. The role involves working independently while remaining supported by a dedicated field education team and organizational leadership.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to hospice patients in their homes.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions to support comfort and quality of life.
- Reinforce the care plan and support patients and caregivers, including offering emotional support and 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.
- Work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Pathway to Nursing Program with 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.
- Dedicated field education team supporting employees from Day 1.
- Leadership that listens, mentors, and supports employee growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
