Hospice Aide (CNA)

St. Joseph Hospice; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Stock ownership

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospice in Hattiesburg, MS seeks a PRN Hospice Aide CNA to assist with patient mobility, daily care, grooming and feeding in home and facility settings.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and collaboration with the RN and interdisciplinary team; offering ESOP ownership and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of formal CNA training or a written skills test with competency evaluation.
• Minimum six months of direct care experience.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobility, transferring, grooming, bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting.
• Support safe use of walkers or wheelchairs as directed by nursing staff.
• Maintain client safety and infection control; report unsafe conditions.
• Report changes in patient condition to the RN and care team.

Skills

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Direct patient care

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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St. Joseph Hospice in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a PRN Hospice Aide CNA!

Why Join Us?

At St. Joseph Hospice, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.

As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:

• Building long-term wealth for your future
• Enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for
• Sharing directly in the success you help create every day

Job Duties:

• Provide assistance with mobility, transferring, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, or undressing, eating and toileting
• Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse or physical therapist for a specific patient
• Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following our guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to your supervisor
• Report any change in the patient’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years old
• Completed High School or earned Equivalency Diploma
• Successful completion of a formal certification training program or a written skills test and competency evaluation
• Minimum of six (6) months’ work experience in a direct care setting
• Current CPR certification required
• Have dependable transportation, current driver’s license, and auto insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – company-paid ownership benefit
• Competitive pay with increased earning potential
• Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)