CNA - Hospice

General Purpose

The CNA – Hospice role support patients and families with dignity, empathy, and professionalism, ensuring comfort and quality of life during a deeply meaningful stage of care.

Essential Duties

• Provide personal care, hygiene support, exercise assistance, and patient ambulation in accordance with state and federal regulations

• Utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanics when delivering care, transferring patients, and performing daily tasks

• Take and record vital signs and other clinical metrics as directed

• Observe, document, and promptly report changes in the patient’s physical or mental condition to the RN Case Manager

• Participate in scheduled weekend rotation for patient visits

• Prepare light meals, perform laundry, and complete essential household tasks that support the patient’s care plan

• Maintain required annual continuing education (12 hours) to ensure compliance and professional growth

Education and/or Experience

• Successful completion of a state‑approved Certified Nurse Aide program with active CNA certification

• In good standing with all applicable state regulatory requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide compassionate support to patients and families

• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team as well as independently with minimal supervision

• Proficiency with basic computer and technology tools used for documentation and communication

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely lift, move, and transfer patients using proper body mechanics; may require lifting or supporting up to 50 pounds

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching during the course of patient care

• Ability to assist with repositioning, ambulation, and mobility support in a variety of home environments

• Sufficient stamina to perform continuous physical activity throughout the shift, including during scheduled weekend rotations

• Ability to operate basic medical equipment and household items as part of patient care

• Visual, auditory, and tactile ability to monitor patient condition, observe changes, and perform assigned tasks safely

• Ability to travel between patient homes as required

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.