CNA

Bristol Hospice; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Bristol Hospice in Richmond, VA is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our hospice team. This PRN role supports patients and families under RN supervision, providing comfort-focused care in a home and clinical setting.

The ideal candidate holds a CNA certification with CPR, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to work 4pm–9pm across 2–3 days per week, with mileage reimbursement offered. Experience in hospice or community health is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification of Nursing Assistant per state regulations.
• Prefer 1 year experience as aide in community health/hospice or medical/surgical.
• Complete minimum 75 hours of classroom and supervised training.
• Licensed driver with insured automobile in good working order.
• Willingness to submit to a criminal background check before hire and annually thereafter.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice patient care including personal hygiene, oral care, and comfort measures as directed.
• Perform bedside routines such as back rubs, linen changes, and personal care tasks per plan of care.
• Record vital signs and report changes to the Case Manager.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in all interactions.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility as needed and support family caregivers.

Skills

Follow instructions

Hospice care understanding

Autonomy

Tact & hygiene

Communication

Organizational skills

Documentation literacy

Flexible hours

Empathy

Calm demeanor

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bristol Hospice - Richmond, VA - Richmond, VA 23225

Position Type: PRN

Hourly Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00

Hourlyhourly + mileage

Status: PRN

Schedule: 2-3 days a week 4pm-9pm

Are you an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? We are looking for compassionate CNAs who have a heart for patients and families.

The Certified Nursing Assistant plays a critical role as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group Team. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform various services for patients to meet their personal needs and promote comfort.

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our Culture

• Integrity: We are honest and professional.
• Trust: We count on each other.
• Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
• Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
• Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.

Qualifications

As a Sweet Dreams CNA You Will: (includes but not limited to)

• Spend quality one on one time with patients and their families to support everyday needs
• Care for hospice patients by providing paths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as needed
• Provide bedtime care including personal hygiene regimens as required
• Provide aroma therapy and gentle touch
• Provide lotion rubs to hands and feet
• Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
• Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Help patients dress and undress
• Record important health information including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
• Assess and report patient condition and any significant changes to the Case Manager
• Assist patients with ambulation and exercise
• Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs
• And additional duties as assigned
• Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
• Maintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assigned
• Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
• Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Certification of Nursing Assistant required per state regulations
• Preferred to have one (1) year experience as Aide in community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience
• Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order
• Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter
• Current CPR certification

Ideal Candidate Skills

• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• An Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision
• Successfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of plan of care documentation
• Flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care
• Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired
• Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying
• Calm demeanor when entering the patients home

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
• Advanced training programs
• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.