Hospice Aide - CNA

Heart to Heart Hospice; Rockport (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role includes helping patients with transfers, ensuring safety, and documenting care to support continuity of treatment.

Ideal candidates have a current CNA license, at least one year of relevant experience, and a compassionate approach to caring for ill and elderly patients. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered CNA certification current on the Nurse Aide Registry.
• Current CNA license.
• At least 1 year experience as Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in care settings.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Interest in welfare of ill and elderly; compassionate care.
• High integrity, including confidentiality obligations.
• EMR experience is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care.
• Assist patient with safe transfers and ambulation per policy.
• Report/document changes and care provided to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice infection control principles.
• Promote positive, respectful communication with patient/family and staff.
• Timely submission of all documentation.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

Skills

CNA certification

Compassionate care

Documentation

Patient transfers

Infection control

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

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