Compassionate Hospice Care Aide (CNA)

Affinity Health Management; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

PTO & Paid Holidays

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and CHI

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Referral Bonus

Business Cellphone

Job summary

Affinity Health Management is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for hospice care in Pennsylvania. The role involves direct patient care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with RNs to promote comfort and safety for patients.

The ideal candidate has CNA certification, hospice experience or related LTC background, and is fully vaccinated with a valid driver license. EMR documentation and compassionate communication are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Completion of a state-approved CNA program with current license.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and follow written care instructions.
• Comfortable providing hospice care to terminally ill patients.
• Prior hospice, orderly, acute, rehabilitative, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills to document in EMR.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks and attend to patient requests promptly.
• Provide patient and family communication with confidentiality and respect.
• Meet safety needs and use equipment properly.
• Assist with baths, grooming, oral care, shampoos and linen changes.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Assist in feeding, avoiding homemade foods when not allowed.
• Observe and report skin care to prevent tissue breakdown.
• Report pain or changes in condition to the RN Case Manager.
• Assist in ambulation and transfers as directed by staff.
• Provide range of motion and positioning assistance.
• Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by regulations.
• Assist with bedpans/urinals and light housekeeping tasks.
• Document care performed and observations accurately.
• Provide respite for patient/family/caregiver when on-site.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care

Communication

EMR documentation

Reading instructions

Hospice experience

Vaccinated

Driver license

Teamwork

Education

State-approved CNA course

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Affinity Health Management is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for hospice care in Pennsylvania. The role involves direct patient care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with RNs to promote comfort and safety for patients.

The ideal candidate has CNA certification, hospice experience or related LTC background, and is fully vaccinated with a valid driver license. EMR documentation and compassionate communication are essential for this position.