Hospice Care Aide: Compassionate Patient Support

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & six holidays

403(b) with 3% employer match

Gym/fitness center access

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Covenant Living seeks a Hospice CNA to join our care team in a patient-centered environment. You will work under R.N. supervision, provide essential personal care, document observations, and help ensure comfort and safety for patients in our hospice programs.

Responsibilities include assisting with baths, meals, vital signs, mobility, and medication self-administration support, while maintaining compassionate communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent completed.
• Certified Nursing Assistant with CPR and HHA where required by state law.
• Entry level role in hospice care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as baths, grooming and hygiene to patients.
• Assist with meals, feeding and daily living activities as needed.
• Take and record vital signs (temp, pulse, resp, BP) as directed.
• Assist in ambulation and range of motion exercises per care plan.
• Support patient safety and assist with medications self-administration where appropriate.

Skills

Vital signs

Observation skills

Compassion

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Medical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant program certification

CPR certification

HHA certification

Job description

Covenant Living seeks a Hospice CNA to join our care team in a patient-centered environment. You will work under R.N. supervision, provide essential personal care, document observations, and help ensure comfort and safety for patients in our hospice programs.

Responsibilities include assisting with baths, meals, vital signs, mobility, and medication self-administration support, while maintaining compassionate communication with patients and families.