Hospice Aide/CNA (Albemarle County)

Hospice-of-the-Piedmont; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-profit

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Hospice of the Piedmont seeks a compassionate Hospice Aide (CNA) to support patients in Albemarle County and surrounding areas. You will provide hands-on personal care, comfort, and companionship while building meaningful relationships with patients, families, and care teams.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and medication; documenting care in EMR; and ensuring a safe, clean environment. A valid Virginia CNA license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a CNA by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• Hospice experience preferred but not required.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Personal care including hygiene, toileting, mobility, medication, and meals.
• Health monitoring: measure intake/output and report changes to the nurse.
• Maintain EMR and document services provided.
• Light housekeeping in the patient area.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment with infection control.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain competency and current registration.

Skills

Empathy & patient care

Time management

Documentation

Basic computer skills

Communication with families

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Job description

Description

Bring compassionate hospice care to the communities our patients call home.

We’re looking for a caring and dependable Hospice Aide (CNA) to support patients in senior living communities in and around Albemarle County. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on personal care, comfort, and companionship while building meaningful relationships with patients, families, and community care teams. If you’re a CNA who loves caring for older adults and thrives in a community-based setting, we’d love to meet you!

Responsibilities:

In this role you will provide a wide range of responsibilities to ensure the well-being and comfort of patients. Key duties include:

Personal Care: Assisting with hygiene, toileting, mobility, medication, and meal preparation. Health Monitoring: Measuring and recording fluid intake/output, and reporting changes to the nurse supervisor.

Documentation: Maintaining electronic medical records (EMR) and documenting services provided.

Housekeeping: Performing light housekeeping duties in the patient area.

Patient Environment: Maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment while following infection control principles.

Emergency Procedures: Recognizing and responding to emergencies.

Professional Development: Maintaining competency and registration.

Essential Skills for Success:

• Self-motivation
• Time management
• Ability to build trust and rapport with patients and families
• Ability to function in stressful situations
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications:

• Registered by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Hospice experience, preferred
• Driver’s license, personal automobile, and current automobile liability insurance

Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach, lift and walk, climb steps
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push up to 200 pounds in a wheelchair.
• Frequent travel

Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.

**Actual starting pay will be based on relevant experience and qualifications**