Certified Nursing Assistant / After Hours CNA Hospice PRN

Transitions Care; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company provided equipment

Job summary

Transitions Hospice is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our night shift team in Peoria, IL. As a Companion Aide CNA on the night shift, you will provide bedside presence, assist with personal care, monitor safety, and support families through the overnight hours.

You should have an active CNA certification and CPR, with hospice or home health experience preferred. This per-diem, overnight role emphasizes attentive care and communication with the on-call nurse.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required in the state
• CPR certification required
• 1+ year hospice/home health experience preferred
• Night shift availability
• Ability to work independently and remain attentive during overnight hours
• Strong observational skills with ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous bedside presence and patient supervision throughout the overnight shift to ensure safety and comfort
• Monitor patient condition, behavior, and environment — report significant changes to the on-call nurse
• Assist with personal care including repositioning, toileting, bathing, hygiene and dressing as assigned
• Maintain skin integrity and observe for tissue breakdown during prolonged rest
• Assist with ambulation and range of motion as directed by the hospice nurse
• Observe and document patient condition, sleep patterns, behaviors, and notable changes during the shift

Skills

Observational skills

Work independently

Compassion

Night shift experience

Safety awareness

Education

CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant / After Hours CNA Hospice PRN

Department: Aide

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Peoria, IL

Compensation: $19.00 - $23.00 / hour

Description

Coverage Area: Seneca, Streator, Pontiac, LaSalle Peru, Dwight, Marseilles, Ottawa and surrounding areas

Salary: $19.00 - $23.00 an hour

Schedule: Night shift - 8p-8a per diem shifts

Be There When It Matters Most

At Transitions Hospice, we don't just manage care — we protect dignity, comfort, and the moments that matter most. We've reimagined hospice to be something different: compassionate, unhurried, and built around the whole person. That means someone is always present — through the quiet hours of the night — so patients feel safe, families can rest, and no one faces the darkness alone.

If you're a CNA who understands that nighttime presence is its own kind of care, this is your role.

What You'll Do and Our Why

What You'll Do

As a Companion Aide CNA on the night shift, you'll be a steady, compassionate presence at the bedside — monitoring patient safety, providing personal care, and giving families the peace of mind that someone is watching over their loved one through the night. Your shift includes:

• Providing continuous bedside presence and patient supervision throughout the overnight shift to ensure safety and comfort
• Monitoring patient condition, behavior, and environment — and promptly reporting any significant changes to the on-call nurse
• Preventing falls, elopement, or self-harm through attentive observation and appropriate intervention within CNA scope of practice
• Responding promptly to patient requests and ensuring a calm, restful overnight environment
• Assisting with personal care including repositioning, toileting, bathing, hygiene, and dressing as assigned
• Providing proper skin care and observation to prevent tissue breakdown during prolonged periods of rest
• Supporting normal range of motion and repositioning to maintain patient comfort and skin integrity

• Observing and documenting patient condition, sleep patterns, behaviors, and notable changes throughout the shift
• Taking and recording vital signs — temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and weights — when ordered and within demonstrated competency
• Reporting significant changes in patient condition to the RN or on‑call supervisor promptly and without delay
• Adhering to the organization's documentation standards and professional conduct expectations

• Providing families and caregivers with reassurance and overnight respite support
• Maintaining respectful, ethical communication with patients and families, including strict confidentiality
• Demonstrating comfort and compassion in providing specialized care to terminally ill patients and their families

• Using patient equipment safely and appropriately — including foot stools, side rails, and oxygen
• Assisting with ambulation, exercise, and range of motion as directed by the hospice nurse or therapist
• Participating in quality assessment and performance improvement activities

Why Choose Transitions Hospice?

CNAs at Transitions aren't just sitters — they're a vital part of the care team. The overnight hours can be the most vulnerable for patients and families, and our Companion Aides show up with skill, calm, and compassion when it matters most. We give you the support, training, and team to do your best work — even in the quiet of the night.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What You Bring

• Current CNA certification meeting state training requirements
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ year of hospice, home health, or related healthcare experience preferred
• Prior experience in overnight or night shift patient care preferred
• Ability to work independently and remain alert and attentive throughout overnight hours
• Strong observational skills with the ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition
• Genuine compassion for patients and families navigating end‑of‑life care

How We Support You

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Company provided equipment