Full-Time Hospice CNA: Comfort & Dignity Caregiver

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care in Dallas, TX is seeking a Hospice Aide (CNA) for full-time, providing direct personal care and compassionate support across the service area. You will work with a collaborative clinical team to support comfort and dignity at end of life in patients' homes and licensed facilities.

The role emphasizes observation, documentation, and adherence to HIPAA and safety practices, with weekday schedules and occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Active certification as a CNA in good standing with state-approved training.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to read, follow, and document written care instructions accurately.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill individuals.
• Ability to work in home and facility settings with reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated empathy, sensitivity, and ability to support patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to Arc Hospice & Palliative Care's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, and skin care as assigned.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, repositioning, and range-of-motion exercises as directed.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
• Assist with meals, feeding, and hydration support according to the plan of care.
• Provide companionship, emotional support, and respectful presence to promote comfort and dignity.
• Take and record vital signs when trained and directed by the nurse.
• Maintain a clean and safe care environment, including light housekeeping related to patient care.
• Provide short-term respite support to family caregivers during scheduled visits when appropriate.
• Document care provided accurately and timely in accordance with agency policy.
• Follow standard precautions, infection control practices, and HIPAA privacy requirements.
• Participate in team meetings and required in-service training sessions.
• Deliver care in any setting where the patient resides, including private homes and licensed facilities.
• Provide weekend or after-hours support when directed by clinical leadership.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

CPR certification

Job description

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care in Dallas, TX is seeking a Hospice Aide (CNA) for full-time, providing direct personal care and compassionate support across the service area. You will work with a collaborative clinical team to support comfort and dignity at end of life in patients' homes and licensed facilities.

The role emphasizes observation, documentation, and adherence to HIPAA and safety practices, with weekday schedules and occasional evenings or weekends as needed.