Hospice Aide, CNA (Per Diem)

Walla Walla Community Hospice; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Walla Walla Community Hospice seeks a dedicated Hospice Aide (CNA) to deliver compassionate personal care under RN supervision. You will support patient comfort, safety, and quality of life while working with a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The role requires flexibility for per-diem shifts, including weekends and evenings, with travel across WWCH’s service area. A WA/OR CNA license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English as required for business.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients and team members.
• Ability to think clearly and make sound judgments in caregiving situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding.
• Provide mobility assistance and transfers.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to the nurse case manager.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
• Perform light homemaker duties to support comfort and safety.
• Assist with supply management and field-related tasks.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

CNA license (WA/OR)

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft O365 Suite

Job description

HOSPICE AIDE, CNA (Per Diem)

Are you a CNA who wants to provide exceptional care when it matters most?

Walla Walla Community Hospice is looking for a dedicated Hospice Aide to deliver high-quality personal care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position plays a vital role in supporting patient comfort, maintaining safety, and enhancing quality of life. We value teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to excellence in end-of-life care.

Summary

The Hospice Aide serves as an integral member of the hospice team and is responsible for providing compassionate care and support to terminally ill individuals receiving hospice services. Hospice Aides provide care under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with the hospice patient’s established Plan of Care. Hospice Aides performs numerous services for hospice patients to meet their personal needs and to promote comfort. This role also works collaboratively with the hospice interdisciplinary team to observe changes in patient condition and report observations and care performed. The hospice aide will work closely with the patient, patient’s family and/or caregivers, and others involved in the individual’s care to provide physical, emotional, and psychological support during the final stages of life.

Schedule

Your work schedule is a per-diem schedule and will vary based on the needs of WWCH, which will include weekends and evening schedules. Per-diem employees are required to offer availability for a minimum of four shifts monthly. Your manager will confirm the actual work schedule. To accommodate the needs of our clients, at some point we may need to change individual work schedules on either a short-term or long-term basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care needs including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and other personal care tasks.
• Provide mobility assistance including transferring, position, and mobility support.
• Monitor and report changes in patients’ condition to the hospice nurse case manager and other members of the care team as appropriate.
• Provide companionship and emotional support patients and their loved ones during difficult times.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including nurses, physicians, and other caregivers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Perform homemaker duties including light housekeeping, meal preparation, feeding assistance, and other tasks to support patient comfort and safety.
• Assist with supply management including ordering, inventory, stocking, and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Accountabilities and Competencies

Communication & Collaboration:

• Maintain effective communication with the patient’s nurse case manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss patient care and process improvements.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking English as required for business necessity.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the company and its employees.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all communications and care provided in patients’ electronic health record (EHR).
• Ability to maintain respect for the dignity and confidentiality of the patient.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations, Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, and scope of practice.
• Ability to adhere to hospice policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Accountability for HIPAA privacy and security standards within the organization.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current and active Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) license in Oregon and Washington State.
• 2+ years of work experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, long term care, or a related healthcare setting.
• Valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Current CPR certification.

Communication Skills:

• Proficiency in reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking English as required for business necessity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Reasoning Skills:

• Critical thinking skills to handle any difficulties or emergencies that may arise during care.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with Email and Microsoft O365 Suite
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as telephones, computers, fax and copy machines.

Preferred:

• 3+ years of hospice experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

This position is a combination of office-based and field-based work, and primarily field-based work. Office-based work is in a climate-controlled office with low to moderate noise level. Field-based work is variable and may include road traffic, construction, inclement weather, as well as other unpredictable circumstances. In addition, care is delivered within a patient’s home setting which could include private home, adult family home, group home, assisted or independent living, nursing home and hospital, as well as other settings a client considers home. In certain circumstances, a staff member may be exposed to communicable diseases and infections, other biological hazards, and various drugs and chemicals. Due to these potential hazardous exposures, you may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in addition to universal precautions. PPE could include, but is not limited to, gloves, gowns, masks, respirators, and goggles.

Travel

This position requires frequent daily travel by car throughout Walla Walla Community Hospice’s three county service area (Walla Walla, Columbia, NE Umatilla). Must have a valid driver's license and car insurance.

Occasionally 1-33%:

• Crawling, Climbing
• Keyboarding, Grasping, Handling
• Repetitive Motion/Wrist

Frequently 34-65%:

• Sitting, Driving
• Standing, Walking
• Kneeling, Bending, Stooping, Twisting
• Pushing, Pulling
• Reaching above shoulders
• Carrying/Lifting: 21-50 lbs.

Our Culture

Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH) believes our people are our most valuable resource, and our most important work is achieving excellence in end-of-life care for the communities we serve. We believe that every individual is responsible for creating a culture of excellence in which we become more than the sum of our parts. It is our hope and expectation that each team member contributes to their full potential wherever and whenever reasonably necessary to accomplish our goals. As an employer we strive to give our best to our team members and expect the same in return.

Mission

Walla Walla Community Hospice exists to provide compassionate care to individuals in the final stages of life, and to provide support for their loved ones and caregivers.

Why Join Our Team?

Meaningful work providing compassionate care at the end of life.

Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Salary and Benefits

• Paid sick leave per WA/OR state requirements