Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Hospice-- Lancaster, PA

Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Mileage reimbursement

Consistent full-time schedule

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct patient care in homes and facility settings. You will support comfort, dignity, and quality of life for hospice patients, working closely with nurses and the interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, stable full-time scheduling, and the chance to build meaningful relationships with patients and families within a supportive clinical team.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania CNA license is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Ability to travel locally to patient sites.
• Experience in hospice, hospital, long-term care, home health, or staffing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Support safe transfers and mobility for patients.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the team.
• Document care accurately and thoroughly.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Maintain a clean, safe care environment.
• Protect patient dignity and privacy.

Skills

Strong communication

Compassionate and dependable

Ability to travel locally

Education

Pennsylvania CNA license

CPR certification

Job description

CNA Jobs That Feel Different — In the Best Way

If you are a Certified Nursing Assistant looking for a role where you can slow down, connect with patients, and provide meaningful care, this is the opportunity you’ve been searching for.

At Morning Star Hospice, our CNAs are trusted caregivers and essential members of the interdisciplinary team. You’ll have the support, schedule stability, and patient focus that many healthcare environments simply cannot offer.

Hospital CNAs, agency CNAs, long‑term care CNAs, and home health CNAs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive CNA pay (Up to $24per hour)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Mileage reimbursement (when applicable)
• Consistent full-time schedule
• Supportive leadership team

CNA Job Summary

The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care in homes and facility settings, supporting comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals receiving hospice services.

This role partners closely with nurses and the hospice interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, patient‑centered care.

CNA Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Support safe transfers and mobility
• Observe and report changes in patient condition
• Document care accuratelyProvide emotional support to patients and families
• Maintain a clean, safe care environment
• Protect patient dignity and privacy

CNA Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
• CPR certification
• Ability to travel locally
• Strong communication skills
• Compassionate and dependable
• Experience preferred: hospice, hospital, long‑term care, home health, or staffing agency

Why CNAs Choose Hospice

Many CNAs transition into hospice after experiencing burnout in high‑ratio environments.

Hospice allows you to:

• Care for fewer patients
• Build real relationships
• Work with a supportive clinical team
• Focus on comfort instead of constant tasks

It’s the kind of care most clinicians hoped healthcare would be.