Hospice CNA: Compassionate End-of-Life Care Aide

Indiana Fitness Works Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Fitness Works Inc. seeks a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide compassionate, hands-on personal care for hospice patients in homes and care settings. You will work under a supervising nurse to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life while documenting care and communicating changes.

You will assist with ADLs, transfers, positioning, meals, and emotional support, adhering to infection control and HIPAA policies. Travel to patient locations is required.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in the applicable state.
• Completion of an approved nursing assistant training program.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and the interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between patient locations.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate personal care to hospice patients per individualized plan.
• Assist with ADLs including bathing, grooming, toileting, and incontinence care.
• Assist with transfers, positioning, ambulation, and mobility safety.
• Observe and report changes to supervising nurse promptly.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to patients and families.
• Document services and patient observations accurately and timely.

Skills

Nursing basics

Infection control

Observation skills

Compassion

Independent work

Communication

Professional boundaries

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

CNA certification

Nursing assistant training

Job description

Indiana Fitness Works Inc. seeks a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide compassionate, hands-on personal care for hospice patients in homes and care settings. You will work under a supervising nurse to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life while documenting care and communicating changes.

You will assist with ADLs, transfers, positioning, meals, and emotional support, adhering to infection control and HIPAA policies. Travel to patient locations is required.