Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Centerville (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Hospice CNA to provide compassionate, hands-on personal care for hospice patients in their homes. The role emphasizes dignity, comfort, and quality of life, under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, offering emotional support, monitoring conditions, and documenting changes. Strong empathy, professionalism, and a patient-centered approach are essential to support families and maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant with hospice readiness.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to observe, document, and report care-related changes.
• Compassionate, mission-driven approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ADLs and routine personal care.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to the RN.
• Support and reassure families, communicating with empathy.
• Follow individualized care plans under RN supervision.
• Maintain professionalism while upholding patient dignity, respect, and integrity.

Skills

CNA certification

Hospice/patient-care readiness

Interpersonal communication

Observation and reporting

Empathy and patient support

Job description

Hospice CNA provides compassionate, hands-on personal care to hospice patients in their homes, helping maintain dignity and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ADLs and routine personal care.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to the RN.
• Support and reassure families, communicating with empathy.
• Follow individualized care plans under RN supervision.
• Maintain professionalism while upholding patient dignity, respect, and integrity.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with hospice/patient-care readiness.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients and families.
• Ability to observe, document, and report care-related changes.
• Compassionate, respectful, mission-driven approach to care.