Hospice Aide - CNA

Heart to Heart Hospice; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Car

Mileage Reimbursement

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide/CNA to provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN, following the Plan of Care. You will assist with safe transfers, report changes, and document care to ensure continuity while upholding infection control standards and compassionate communication with patients and families.

The role requires a current CNA license, one year of hospice or nursing assistant experience, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered CNA license (current)
• At least one year experience as Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Driver's license and reliable transportation; current auto liability insurance
• Heart for compassionate care and high integrity; maintains confidentiality
• EMR experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction per Plan of Care.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per policy.
• Report/communicate changes; document care provided to ensure continuity of care.
• Follow infection control principles and maintain hygiene standards.
• Promote respectful communication with patient, family, and staff.
• Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties and ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Driver's license

Confidentiality

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Hospice Aide - CNA

What You Must Have:

• High School Diploma preferred or GED
• Must have an unencumbered certification according to the applicable Nurse Aide Registry
• Licensure: Current CNA license
• At least one year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long term care facility
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly; a heart for providing compassionate care
• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information
• EMR experience a plus
• Must have current driver's license, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance

Full Time Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What You Will Do:

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/HomemakerPlan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy
• Provide necessary skills to appropriately report/communicatechanges and document pertinent information and care provided to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures