CNA - Hospice Aide

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC); Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Caris Healthcare is seeking a compassionate CNA/Hospice Aide to provide personal care, vital signs, and supportive services to patients with life-limiting illness. Certification as a CNA is required, with a focus on teamwork and compassionate care throughout the Southeast region.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, family communication, and collaboration with the hospice team, offering varied shifts and opportunities for professional growth within a values-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Aide program with current certification.
• In good standing with state regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with a team and independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Proficient computer and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care, exercise, and ambulation to patients per state and federal regulations.
• Utilizes safety techniques and proper body mechanics when administering care, transferring patients, and performing other work responsibilities.
• Takes and records vital signs or other metrics as instructed.
• Records and reports changes in the patient’s mental and physical status to RN.
• Participates in weekend rotation for scheduled visits.
• Prepares light meals, launders, and performs other household services that are essential to the patient’s health care.
• Maintains twelve (12) hour educational requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Nurse Aide certification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

CNA / Hospice Aide

Pay: $19.00/hr. - $21.00/hr. Depending on Experience

Caris Healthcare

Job Details

Description

Position: CNA / Hospice Aide

Caris Healthcare Certified Nursing Assistant / Hospice Aide provides compassionate, supportive, and physical care to patients with a life limiting illness. The hallmarks of this position include assisting patients with personal care, providing encouragement and support to patients and families, and communicating patient observations with the hospice team. Certification required.

Caris Healthcare’s mission is to provide hospice care with grace. Serving patients throughout the Southeast region, we support our team members, patients and their families with compassion, accountability, respect, integrity and service. If you are ready for a rewarding career with a company that offers employees a culture of integrity and excellence, consider joining the Caris Healthcare team.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
• Earned Time Off
• 401 (K) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care, exercise, and ambulation to patients per state and federal regulations
• Utilizes safety techniques and proper body mechanics when administering care, transferring patients, and performing other work responsibilities
• Takes and records vital signs or other metrics as instructed
• Records and reports changes in the patient’s mental and physical status to RN
• Participates in weekend rotation for scheduled visits
• Prepares light meals, launders, and performs other household services that are essential to the patient’s health care
• Maintains twelve (12) hour educational requirements

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Aide program with current certification
• In good standing with state regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with a team and independently with minimal direct supervision
• Proficient computer and technology skills

EOE