Compassionate Hospice Aide: In-Home Patient Care

St. Croix Hospice; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide to join our team in a home-based care setting. The role supports patients and families by delivering direct personal care, maintaining comfort and dignity as part of an interdisciplinary team supervised by an RN.

The Hospice Aide provides day-to-day patient assistance, follows each Plan of Care, and coordinates with the RN Case Manager. A CNA license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Active CNA license in the state of practice.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass background check, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid State Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and bed linen changes.
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and exercises as instructed by nursing staff.
• Offer assistance with meals, feeding, and light household tasks as assigned.
• Monitor and report patient condition changes to the RN Case Manager.
• Administer routine skin care to prevent breakdown and ensure patient comfort.
• Support medication reminders per state regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.
• Provide emotional support and respite for family caregivers.
• Use equipment safely and appropriately for patient care needs.
• Adhere to all documentation and HIPAA compliance standards.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

CNA license

Minimum age 18

Job description

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide to join our team in a home-based care setting. The role supports patients and families by delivering direct personal care, maintaining comfort and dignity as part of an interdisciplinary team supervised by an RN.

The Hospice Aide provides day-to-day patient assistance, follows each Plan of Care, and coordinates with the RN Case Manager. A CNA license and reliable transportation are required.