Hospice CNA

Athena Health Care Systems; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and personal time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Hospice Services of Massachusetts is hiring a full-time Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Plymouth. You'll provide exceptional care to patients during their end-of-life journey, ensuring comfort and dignity. The role requires an active CNA license, driving capability, and the strength to lift up to 50 pounds. We offer competitive pay, holiday and overtime pay, health insurance, and career advancement opportunities. Join our diverse and compassionate team dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• Hold an active and unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant license in Massachusetts.
• Must have a driver's license and an insured and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Perform various services for patients to meet personal needs and promote comfort.
• Observe patients, report observations, and document care.
• Provide personal care, including baths and hygiene.
• Assist with dressing, meal planning, and feeding.
• Take and record vital signs as ordered.
• Prevent tissue breakdown by proper skin care.
• Report significant changes to the Case Manager.
• Assist with ambulation and exercise as instructed.

Skills

Patient care

Compassion

Observation

Job description

Job Title: Hospice CNA

Job Type: Full-Time

Company: Hospice Services of Massachusetts

$22 to $24 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Summary

Hospice Services of Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our care team in the Plymouth area. As a vital member of our team, you will provide exceptional patient care and support to patients and their families, promoting comfort, dignity, and peace during their end‑of‑life journey.

Responsibilities

• Perform various services for patients as necessary to meet their personal needs and promote comfort
• Observe patients, report observations, and document care performed
• Provide personal care needs for patients, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens
• Assist with dressing and undressing patients, planning and preparing meals, and assisting with feeding
• Take and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure as ordered
• Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
• Assess and report on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager
• Assist with ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist

Requirements

• Hold an active and unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant license in this state
• Must have a driver's license and an insured and reliable vehicle; mileage is reimbursed
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more

What we offer

• Competitive and weekly pay
• Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees
• Overtime pay for hourly employees
• Career advancement opportunities
• Exclusive employer discount program

Available for eligible team members

• Employer‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Vacation and personal time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our agency follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).