Compassionate Hospice Aide - Patient Care

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Towson (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) is seeking a certified nursing assistant to deliver essential personal care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes empathy, safety, and collaborative care in an inpatient setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, Maryland CNA registration, and preferred hospice experience. The position involves assisting with activities of daily living and reporting changes to the supervising nurse while upholding GBMC values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with hospice or dying patients is preferred.
• Current Maryland CNA registration is required.
• Ability to safely handle medications and operate basic medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care including baths, hygiene, feeding and dressing as assigned.
• Assist with transfers, ambulation, and monitoring patient condition as directed.
• Record vital signs and report changes to supervising nurse promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and uphold GBMC values.

Skills

Hospice philosophy understanding

Oral and written communication

Death/dying care

Independent work

Electronic documentation

Empathy for ill and impaired

Medication safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal computers

Electronic documentation

Job description

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) is seeking a certified nursing assistant to deliver essential personal care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes empathy, safety, and collaborative care in an inpatient setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, Maryland CNA registration, and preferred hospice experience. The position involves assisting with activities of daily living and reporting changes to the supervising nurse while upholding GBMC values.