Hospice Care Assistant

cadrehospice; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadre Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Care Assistant (CNA/STNA) to join our patient‑focused team serving Wadsworth and surrounding communities. You will provide hands‑on personal care, companionship, and support to patients and families in home settings.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will work with our clinical team to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life during the end‑of‑life journey.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio CNA/STNA certification.
• Minimum of one year hospice/palliative care CNA/STNA experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned service area.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care and compassionate support to patients and families.
• Work with the RN case manager and hospice team to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Assist with activities of daily living, transfers, mobility, and positioning.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient home environment and assist with basic household tasks as appropriate.
• Document care provided accurately and timely.

Skills

CNA/STNA

Driver's License

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

CNA/STNA certification Ohio

Job description

Cadre Hospice is redefining what the end‑of‑life experience can and should be. We believe every patient deserves world class care that honors their dignity, comforts their family, and transforms one of life's hardest moments into one marked by meaning, presence, and compassion.

We serve communities across multiple states with a high‑touch, people‑centered care model grounded in clinical excellence, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to never compromising on quality. Our teams are selected and developed with intention because we believe the right people, supported the right way, create extraordinary care.

Our goal is simple. Deliver an exceptional end‑of‑life experience, one patient at a time, and raise the standard of hospice care everywhere we serve.

Hospice Care Assistant

Help More Patients Access the Compassionate Care They Deserve.

Cadre Hospice is growing, and we’d love for you to grow with us! We’re looking for compassionate individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families throughout the Wadsworth and surrounding communities.

What You’ll Do

As a Hospice Care Assistant (CNA/STNA), you'll play an important role in helping patients feel comfortable, cared for, and respected throughout their hospice journey. You'll provide hands‑on personal care and compassionate support to patients and their families while working closely with our clinical team.

Reporting to our Director of Clinical Services, you'll help ensure patients receive the highest level of comfort, dignity, and respect during their final stages of life. Your presence, compassion, and attention to detail can make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and the families who love them.

Provide Compassionate Patient Care

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Provide assistance with positioning, transfers, ambulation, and mobility needs.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to patients and families.
• Respect each patient’s dignity, privacy, preferences, and individual routines.
• Encourage independence and provide care in a way that promotes comfort and confidence.

Promote Comfort & Quality of Life

• Provide comfort measures according to the patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Observe patients for changes in condition, behavior, pain, or comfort level and promptly communicate concerns to the supervising nurse.
• Assist with creating a peaceful, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Provide compassionate presence and reassurance to patients and loved ones throughout the end‑of‑life journey.

Communicate & Collaborate

• Work closely with the RN case manager and interdisciplinary hospice team to support individualized patient care.
• Communicate changes in patient condition or needs to the appropriate member of the clinical team.
• Build trusting relationships with patients, families, caregivers, and members of the hospice team.
• Follow the patient’s plan of care and perform duties within the scope of your certification and role.

Support a Safe & Comfortable Environment

• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe patient environment.
• Change linens and assist with basic household tasks related to patient care as appropriate.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and patient privacy standards.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of care provided.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a compassionate and dependable caregiver who takes pride in helping others and understands the importance of providing dignified care at the end of life.

Required Qualifications

• Current CNA/STNA certification in the state of Ohio.
• Minimum of one year of experience working as a CNA/STNA in hospice, palliative care, or a similar healthcare setting.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Clean driving record and current auto insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient‑focused approach to care.

We’d Love to Meet Someone Who Is

• Dependable, compassionate, and patient.
• Comfortable providing hands‑on care in patients’ homes.
• Able to work independently while remaining connected to a supportive clinical team.
• Passionate about helping patients maintain dignity and quality of life.
• Comfortable supporting patients and families through end‑of‑life care.
• Dedicated to treating every patient with kindness, empathy, and respect.

Why You’ll Love Working at Cadre Hospice

At Cadre Hospice , everything we do starts with people – our patients, their families, our employees, and the communities we proudly serve. We believe the greatest impact comes from building meaningful relationships, doing the little things exception