Cert Nursing Asst - Hospice

Parkview Health; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for Hospice. The role works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, providing personal care and comfort to patients, observing and reporting conditions, and documenting the care performed.

The position is on-site, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8am-5pm with every 4th weekend rotation. Qualifications include education: high school diploma or GED and completion of a State-approved CNA program; license/cert

Qualifications

• Must complete the skills competency upon hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication required.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Prefer at least 1 year of patient-care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Observe and report patient conditions and document care.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote comfort, safety, and quality of care.
• Operate within CNA scope; do not perform procedures requiring nursing licensure.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Lifting capability

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA program

Job description

Cert Nursing Asst - Hospice

Job Info

• Job Identification 1624
• Job Category Clinical Support
• Job Shift Day
• Work Schedule / Weekend Rotation Monday thru Friday 8-5pm, Every 4th weekend rotation
• Hours Per Week 40
• Locations 1900 Carew St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805, US (On-site)
• Posting Date 10/12/2026, 12:31 PM

Job Description

Job Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional member of the Hospice team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and promote comfort. Responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations as well as the care performed. Is assigned in a manner which promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients/significant others and all health care team members.

Qualifications

Education: Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent with GED. Must have completed a State approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program.

License & Cert: Must be current on the State Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Must be current on the State Registry as a Home Health Aide within 30 days of employment. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order. Vehicle must be insured in accordance with agency requirements. Must have current CPR.Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview's intranet.

Experience: Prefer one year minimum of experience working in the patient care setting, preferably as a patient care provider.

Other Qualifications: Must successfully complete the skills competency upon hire. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, 100 pounds with assist. Job Limitations: The Certified Nursing Assistant will NOT function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the Certified Nursing Assistant will NOT administer medications, take physician orders or perform any procedure requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse. The Certified Nursing Assistant will NOT transport patients for any reason, in any vehicle, whether it is the employee's private vehicle or patient's vehicle, due to the liability involved.