Hospice CNA - Compassionate Patient Care & Team Impact

Delaware Hospice; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Hospice in Milford, DE is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct patient care in long-term care and hospice settings. You will support comfort, dignity, and quality of life under the supervision of the hospice team.

Responsibilities include personal care, mobility assistance, accurate documentation, and collaboration with nurses and facility staff to ensure continuity of care across assigned facilities in Delaware Hospice’s service area.

Qualifications

• Current Delaware CNA certification in good standing; PA CNA if based in New Castle County.
• Minimum of one year of CNA experience in hospice, long‑term care, or related healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to work independently within facility environments while maintaining strong communication with the hospice team.
• Reliable transportation to travel between assigned facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing, toileting, and repositioning per care plan.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe ambulation; lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the RN Case Manager and facility staff.
• Maintain infection control, safety, and confidentiality standards and document care accurately.

Skills

CNA certification

Hospice experience

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

Delaware Hospice in Milford, DE is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct patient care in long-term care and hospice settings. You will support comfort, dignity, and quality of life under the supervision of the hospice team.

Responsibilities include personal care, mobility assistance, accurate documentation, and collaboration with nurses and facility staff to ensure continuity of care across assigned facilities in Delaware Hospice’s service area.