Hospice CNA Aide — 1:1 Compassionate Care, Flexible Hours

BrightSpring Health Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Hospice of North Alabama in Huntsville, AL is seeking a compassionate CNA to join our hospice team. The role focuses on providing 1:1 care, comfort, and dignity to patients and families in a home-based or facility setting.

Requirements include completion of state-approved training, CPR certification, at least 6 months of personal care experience, and willingness to work with a sensitive, terminally ill population. The schedule is typically Mon-Fri, with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Meet the training requirements of the state of practice.
• Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care.
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, 16 of the 75 hours of classroom must be complete prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• Ability to work with little direct supervision
• Ability to handle death/dying
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good Organizational Skills

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families.
• Monitor and report changes in the patient's condition.
• Mobility assistance and safe equipment use.
• Medication assistance for self-administered meds per state regulations.
• Offer companionship and comfort to patients and families.
• Light housekeeping and maintaining a clean space.
• Documentation of care in timely manner.
• Collaborate with hospice interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organization

CPR certification

Education

75 hours training requirement

Job description

Hospice of North Alabama in Huntsville, AL is seeking a compassionate CNA to join our hospice team. The role focuses on providing 1:1 care, comfort, and dignity to patients and families in a home-based or facility setting.

Requirements include completion of state-approved training, CPR certification, at least 6 months of personal care experience, and willingness to work with a sensitive, terminally ill population. The schedule is typically Mon-Fri, with daytime hours.