Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Affinity Hospice; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Gas Card Program

Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, VIs?

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement for eligible

Internal Company Advancement

Free end of life training

Job summary

Affinity Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide (CNA) to join our team. You will work under RN supervision in patients’ homes, providing essential personal care and comfort.

Duties include observation, documentation, and assisting with daily activities while adhering to care standards. This full‑time position requires CPR certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle to travel locally.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle in good working order.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Prolonged standing and walking; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks after patient assignment and respond to requests promptly.
• Ensure patient safety and use equipment safely (foot stools, side rails, O2, etc.).
• Assist with baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens as assigned.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as needed.
• Assist in feeding the patient as directed.
• Assess and report changes in patient condition to the case manager.
• Adhere to documentation, procedures, and professional conduct standards.
• The hospice aide does not administer medications or perform nursing procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Willingness to travel locally

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description:

About Us:

Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide trulymatters,and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay
• Gas Card Program and Car Maintenance Stipend
• BenefitPackage (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
• Internal Company Advancement
• Free end of life training

Position Summary:

The hospice aide (CNA) is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performsvarious servicesfor a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aideis responsible forobservingthe patient, reporting theseobservationsand documenting observations and care performed.

Hours / Schedule: Full Time; (40) hours / week. Works in patients’homein various conditions. Ability to work flexibleschedule, ability to travel locally and ability toparticipatein holiday and weekend rotation asappropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Meet the training and certification requirements of the State.
• Possess andmaintaincurrent CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that isinsuredin accordance withorganization requirements and is in good working order.
• Able to show empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Prolonged standing and walkingrequired, with the ability tolift upto 50 lbs. and move patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
• Meet the safety needs of patients and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
• Perform personal care tasks including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assistin dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Assistin feeding the patient as assigned.
• Assess and report on patients’ condition and significant changes to the case manager.
• Adhere to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• The hospice aide will not function in any manner, viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, takephysician’sordersor perform procedures requiring the training,knowledgeand skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.
• Perform other CNAduties asassigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.

Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.