Certified Hospice Aide

Legacy Hospice; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Legacy Hospice is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our home-based hospice team in Poplar Bluff, MO. This full-time, hourly role focuses on delivering personal care per the care plan, ensuring patient comfort, and supporting families within patients' homes.

The ideal candidate holds an active CNA license in Missouri, has at least one year of nursing assistant experience (hospice/home health preferred), and maintains current BLS/CPR certification.

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.
• Pre-employment drug screening is required, including testing for marijuana.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Active CNA certification in the state of employment

Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program

Job description

Location: Poplar Bluff, MO
Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly

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.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice Care

Location: Poplar Bluff, MO

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly

What You'll Do

• 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
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedules and ongoing professional development
• A mission-driven company that values compassion, dignity, and integrity