Compassionate Hospice CNA - Full-Time Day/Night Shifts

Regional Hospice And Home Care Of W; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision

Medical

Life

Dental

401K Match

Vacation/Sick Time

Job summary

Regional Hospice is seeking licensed Certified Nursing Assistants to work with patients in the Center for Comfort Care and Healing. This is a full-time position based at Headquarters in Danbury, CT, with a 36-hour weekly schedule covering day and night shifts.

The role emphasizes individualized patient care, mobility assistance, skin integrity, vital signs, and dignity in daily activities. Applicants need a high school diploma, CT-approved CNA training, and CT DPH certification; CHPNA preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CNA training required with documentation of successful completion of training and competency evaluation, leading to certification. The Program must be approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health
• One-year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• One-year experience with hospice/end of life care experience preferred
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Assistant (CHPNA) preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care activities including grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, toileting and incontinence care.
• Assist with mobility: ambulation, transferring, and range of motion.
• Maintain skin integrity: turn and reposition, apply moisturizers, prevent pressure ulcers.
• Take and record temperature and pulse; observe changes and notify RN.
• Ensure comfort, privacy, and dignity; assist with meals as needed.
• Follow safe body mechanics and use lifting equipment as necessary.

Skills

CNA

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Safety protocols

Education

CNA certification

CHPNA preferred

Job description

Regional Hospice is seeking licensed Certified Nursing Assistants to work with patients in the Center for Comfort Care and Healing. This is a full-time position based at Headquarters in Danbury, CT, with a 36-hour weekly schedule covering day and night shifts.

The role emphasizes individualized patient care, mobility assistance, skin integrity, vital signs, and dignity in daily activities. Applicants need a high school diploma, CT-approved CNA training, and CT DPH certification; CHPNA preferred.