Certified Hospice Aide

Legacy Hospice, Inc.; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Mission-driven workplace

Job summary

Legacy Hospice, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our home-based care teams in Missouri. You will provide hands-on personal care, support patients and families, and work closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver dignified end-of-life care.

The role requires an active CNA certification, BLS/CPR, and reliable transportation for home visits. Competitive pay, flexible schedules, and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification in the state of employment.
• Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing assistant experience (hospice, home health, or community-based preferred).
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and car insurance.
• Ability to work independently and compassionately in home settings.
• Excellent communication, professionalism, and time management skills.
• Legacy Hospice drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required, including marijuana testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care based on the individualized care plan in patients' homes.
• Maintaining patient comfort and safety in the home setting.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in the patient's condition to the RN Case Manager.
• Assisting with transfers, mobility, and range-of-motion exercises.
• Educating and supporting families on patient care techniques.
• Documenting clinical notes accurately and on time.
• Participating in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Compassion

Independence

Education

CNA certification program graduate

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About Us

At Legacy Hospice, we are committed to providing compassionate end-of-life care that brings dignity, comfort, and peace to patients and families. We are seeking a caring and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our interdisciplinary team and provide personal, hands-on support to hospice patients in their homes.

What You’ll Do

As a hospice CNA, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients and families through meaningful support, including:

• Providing personal care based on the individualized care plan (bathing, grooming, feeding, dressing, toileting, etc.)


• Maintaining patient comfort and safety in their home environment


• Monitoring and reporting changes in the patient's condition to the RN Case Manager


• Assisting with transfers, mobility, and range-of-motion exercises


• Educating and supporting families on patient care techniques


• Documenting clinical notes accurately and on time


• Participating in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification in the state of employment


• Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program


• Minimum 1 year of nursing assistant experience (hospice, home health, or community-based preferred)


• Current BLS/CPR certification


• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and car insurance


• Ability to work independently and compassionately in home settings


• Excellent communication, professionalism, and time management skills


• Please note: Legacy Hospice is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required, including testing for marijuana.

What We Offer

• Make a lasting impact in patients’ lives during their most meaningful moments


• Competitive pay and benefits package


• Supportive and collaborative team environment


• Flexible schedules and ongoing professional development


• A mission-driven company that values compassion, dignity, and integrity