Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Solace Hospice & Pallative Care Inc; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc is seeking a compassionate Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team in Saint Charles, IL. The role focuses on personal care and emotional support for patients and families during end-of-life care.

The position requires an Illinois CNA certification and a valid driver’s license for home visits. Prior hospice or palliative care experience is preferred, with strong communication and reliability essential to delivering dignified care.

Qualifications

• Illinois CNA certification is required.
• Hospice, palliative, or end-of-life care experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, repositioning) for hospice patients.
• Assist with ADLs in patients' homes or care facilities.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition and vital signs to the nursing team.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
• Assist with light housekeeping, meals, and personal laundry related to patient care.
• Document care activities accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with the hospice care team for holistic patient experience.

Skills

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Active Driver's License

Compassionate Care

Job description

*** THE COMPENSATION IS PER VISIT, NOT PER HOUR ***

About the Role:

Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant to join our caring team in Saint Charles, IL. In this meaningful role, you'll provide hands-on personal care and emotional support to patients and families during life's most important moments. If you have a heart for serving others and a commitment to dignity and comfort, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care services including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and repositioning for hospice patients
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) in patient homes or care facilities
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition, vital signs, and comfort levels to the nursing team
• Offer compassionate emotional support and companionship to patients and their families
• Assist with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and personal laundry related to patient care
• Document patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice care team to ensure a holistic patient experience

Requirements:

• Current CNA certification in the state of Illinois
• Prior hospice, palliative care, or end-of-life care experience preferred
• Strong understanding of comfort-focused, patient-centered care principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and care teams
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license for home visit travel in the Saint Charles, IL area
• Ability to work independently with compassion, patience, and professionalism
• CPR certification and ability to meet health screening requirements

About Us:

Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc is a trusted provider of compassionate end-of-life care serving patients and families in the Saint Charles, IL area. Our patients and their loved ones rely on us for dignified, personalized care that brings comfort and peace during life's most challenging times. Our team members are proud to be part of an organization that values empathy, excellence, and a true calling to serve.

*** THE COMPENSATION IS PER VISIT, NOT PER HOUR ***