About the Role

The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides compassionate, hands-on personal care and support to patients in their homes, facilities, or inpatient settings. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CNA helps maintain patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life during the end-of-life journey. The role includes assisting with personal care, monitoring condition changes, and offering emotional support to patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding in accordance with the care plan.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and positioning to ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Monitor and report changes in the patient’s condition, mood, or behavior to the RN Case Manager.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients.
• Document care provided accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Follow infection control and hospice policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Respect the rights, dignity, and confidentiality of patients and families.
• Travel to patient homes or facilities as assigned.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the state of [Insert State].
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross preferred).
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of CNA experience preferred.
• Hospice, home health, or palliative care experience is highly desirable.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance (if travel is required).
• Work is performed in patient homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or hospice inpatient units.
• May require working evenings, weekends, or holidays as part of a rotating schedule.
• Requires lifting, bending, and physical activity, including transferring patients.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with patient mobility.
• Prolonged periods standing, walking, and performing physical tasks.