Hospice CNA

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A hospice care organization is seeking a Per Diem Hospice CNA in Downingtown, PA. This role involves providing personal care and light housekeeping to terminally ill patients under RN supervision. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a state-approved training program, and have one year of direct patient care experience. Effective communication and teamwork skills are essential. The position offers the opportunity to support patients in their homes and requires reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, insured per PA requirements.
• One year of direct patient care experience in institutional or home care setting preferred.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and light housekeeping to terminally ill patients.
• Assist patients according to established care plan under RN supervision.
• Participate in Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.
• Observe, report, and document patient observations and care.
• Ensure timely documentation based on patient’s care plan.

Skills

Professional attitude and demeanor

Effective communication

Optimism and enthusiasm

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of training program approved by Pennsylvania Board of Nursing

Job description

Per Diem Hospice CNA – Downingtown, PA

The Hospice CNA provides personal care and light housekeeping services to terminally ill patients in the home, nursing facility, inpatient units or other environments in accordance with an established plan of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The CNA actively participates as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, observes and reports patient conditions, documents care performed, and ensures timely documentation of services based on the patient’s care plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and light housekeeping to terminally ill patients.
• Assist patients in accordance with an established care plan under RN supervision.
• Actively participate as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.
• Observe, report, and document patient observations and care performed.
• Ensure timely documentation of services based on the patient’s care plan.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a training program outlined by Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation 418.76 and approved by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing.
• Passing score on a written competency test in accordance with 42 C.F.R. § 484.36 or 418.76(c) prior to working independently with a patient.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured per PA requirements.

Skills

• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor; communicate effectively and courteously with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, and others.
• Demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with other health‑care team members while reflecting concern for the well‑being of patients and employees.
• Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion, supporting the mission and vision of the organization.

Experience

• Minimum age requirement of eighteen (18).
• One (1) year of direct patient care experience in an institutional or home care setting; community health/hospice experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and the needs of terminally ill patients.