Hospice Aide

St. Croix Hospice; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plans

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide (CNA) to join our interdisciplinary team. Under RN supervision, you will deliver direct care, follow each patient’s Plan of Care, document activities, and coordinate with the RN Case Manager.

Key duties include personal care, mobility assistance, meal support, medication reminders, and maintaining a safe home environment. You will help families with emotional support, adhere to HIPAA, and participate in quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Must have an 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.

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.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Meal support

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Emotional support

Quality improvement

Safe home environment

Education

Active CNA license

Job description

Work Where You Matter!

At St. Croix Hospice, we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient's quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.

Hospice Aide

Position Overview

The Hospice Aide is a Certified Nursing Assistant and paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Hospice Aide provides direct support and personal care for hospice patients, to assist in their day-to-day needs, provide comfort and enhance their quality of life. The Hospice Aide is responsible for following patients' individual Plan of Care, providing in-person care, maintaining documentation and coordinating with the patient's RN Case Manager.

Essential Functions And Skills

• 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.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the state of practice.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass background study, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid State Driver's License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.

Physical Requirements

• Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds. Occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting.

The hourly base range for this role is $20-27 per hour. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets.

The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including the following:

• medical/dental/vision/pet insurance
• disability and life insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plans