Hospice CNA - MO Support

BJC HealthCare•Creve Coeur, MO

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Assistant provides direct patient/resident care and assistance in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and nursing standards of care. This role supports hospice patients in the BJC service area in Missouri and requires community travel and visits to patients’ homes. Hospice care supports the physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families, helping patients manage pain and symptoms while maintaining comfort and dignity. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is benefit-eligible and does not require weekends, holidays, or on-call work. Mileage is reimbursed. Prior hospice or home care experience is a plus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Automobile insurance.
Comfort with community travel and entering patients’ homes.

Nice To Haves

Prior hospice or home care experience is a plus.
Preferred experience of less than two years.

Responsibilities

Obtain vital signs and other measurements as directed and promptly document findings.
Meet patients’ hygiene, comfort, nutrition, and hydration needs and document care as required.
Recognize and report abnormal findings or changes in patient status to the nurse throughout the shift.
Implement care under the supervision of the nurse or Primary Case Manager. In Home Health, supervision may be provided by an RN, PT, OT, or Speech Pathologist.