Hospice CNA

JSSA; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescriptions/Dental/Vision/Li

Life-ADD/Disability

403(b) retirement plan with match

Holiday/Vacation/Paid/Sick

Job summary

JSSA is seeking an experienced Hospice Aide with a current Maryland CNA license to support patients in Montgomery County. The role involves direct personal care, nursing supervision, and helping patients maintain comfort and dignity in their home setting.

Responsibilities include bathing, hygiene, positioning, nutrition support, and documenting observations. Work hours are 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with transportation to visits across Montgomery County.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland CNA license.
• 2+ years of experience in a hospital, nursing home, or home health agency; hospice experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients in their residence per the plan of care.
• Under RN supervision, assist with bathing, oral hygiene, hair and nails, shampoo, positioning, transfers and activities of daily living.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, pleasant, and safe environment.
• Encourage and assist clients in diversion activities as directed by a nurse.
• Support optimal nutrition by preparing meals per dietary instructions.
• Observe changes in patient condition and report to RN.
• Report emergencies to RN or supervisor promptly.
• Monitor and report changes in family or environmental factors.

Skills

Patient care

Home visits

English fluency

MS Office 365

EMR/EHR

Education

Maryland CNA license

Tools

MS Office 365

EMR/EHR

Job description

Our JSSA Hospice program has an opening for an experienced Hospice Aide with a current Maryland CNA license, able to assist patients with end-of-life care needs throughout Montgomery County.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients in their place of residence in accordance with the plan of care.
• Instructed and supervised by a registered nurse, renders care to clients such as bathing, oral hygiene, care of hair and nails, shampoo, positioning of patient, patient transfers, and other activities of daily living.
• Provides a clean, healthy, pleasant, and safe environment.
• Under instructions from a nurse, encourages and assists clients in diversion activities.
• Promotes optimal nutrition by preparing meals according to dietary instructions.
• Observes for noticeable changes in patient’s condition and notifies the registered nurse of significant changes.
• Reports promptly to the registered nurse or supervisor any emergencies requiring prompt attention.
• Observes and reports changes in family or environmental factors.

Qualifications

• Active State of Maryland CNA license.
• 2+ years of experience in a hospital, nursing home, or home health agency. 1 year of Hospice experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Fridayfrom 7:30-4:00pm.
• Owns reliable and independent transportation to make facility and home visits throughout Montgomery County.
  
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 products (Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Experience with using Electronic Medical Records and using Android phone for documentation.

We Offer:

• Hourly rate starting at $21.00
• Medical/Prescriptions/Dental/Vision/Life-ADD/Disability
• Holiday/Vacation/Personal/Sick Pay
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with match
• Work-life balance and collaborative team environment
• Many opportunities for personal and professional development
• and more...