Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Allegheny Health Network • New Kensington, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

AHN Healthcare@Home is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide hospice care to patients in their homes in the New Kensington, Pennsylvania area. The role delivers compassionate, patient-centered care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. 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 to patient needs, and documents care in the EMR. The position involves working independently while remaining supported by the team and traveling to patient homes within an assigned territory. The role is field-based, with approximately 20% of the workday spent driving to and from patient locations.

Requirements

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate in the state where the employee works.
• High school diploma or certificate.
• Minimum of 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.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• 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 explaining what to expect during the hospice journey.
• Respond promptly and attentively to patient needs.
• Accurately document care provided in the EMR.
• Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory.

Benefits

• Pathway to Nursing Program: 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED