Hospice Aide Ankeny IA

St-Croix-Hospice-; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with up to 4% match

Short/long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients in their homes under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

You will support personal care and daily living activities to promote comfort, dignity, and the best possible quality of life at the end of life. This full-time role includes a standard day schedule with weekends rotation and benefits such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in the state of practice.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and auto insurance.
• Provide personal care including bathing, skin/nail care, oral hygiene, dressing/undressing.
• Record vital signs and report observations to the care team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on, 1:1 care to patients in their homes under RN supervision.
• Assist with daily living activities to promote comfort and dignity.
• Document services provided accurately and timely.
• Travel to patient homes and provide care as scheduled.

Skills

Personal care

Vital signs

Documentation

Transportation

1:1 care

Education

CNA certification

Job description

At St. Croix Hospice, we serve patients and families during one of life’s most important journeys—bringing expert care, dignity, and compassion to every home we visit.As a Hospice Aide (CNA), you’ll be an essential part of our interdisciplinary care team, delivering compassionate, hands-on care to patients in their homes. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you’ll support patients with personal care and daily living activities, helping ensure comfort, dignity, and the highest possible quality of life at the end of life.If you’re a dedicated CNA who values meaningful 1:1 care and the opportunity to make a difference every day, we’d love to meet you.Hospice Aide (CNA) Requirements & Responsibilities:Current CNA certification in the state of practiceValid driver’s license, clean driving record, and auto insuranceProvide personal care including bathing, skin/nail care, oral hygiene, dressing/undressingRecord vital signs and report observations to the care teamAssist with meal planning, preparation, and feeding as neededPromote patient comfort, dignity, and safetyTravel to patient homes throughout the day and provide care as scheduledMaintain accurate documentation of services providedBenefits & Schedule:Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Full-time position with rotational weekendsHealth, dental, vision, and life insuranceCompany-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance401(k) with up to 4% company matchTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesPaid time off and paid holidays