Hospice CNA - Full Time

Enhabit, Inc.; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) matching

Medical, dental & vision

Supplemental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Bonus opportunities

Continuing education

Job summary

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is seeking Hospice Nursing Aides to provide essential personal care to hospice patients in the home, including bathing, dressing and daily hygiene tasks, delivering compassionate support in a home setting.

You will work under the supervision of registered nurses, coordinating care, communicating patient needs to families, and ensuring comfort and dignity for patients during a challenging time.

Qualifications

• One year of direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility) within the last 5 years.
• One year of direct client care in a home health or hospice setting within the last 5 years.
• Completed an applicable training and competency evaluation program per federal and state regulations.
• Registered and in good standing on the Nurse Aide Registry in the state of employment.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license and automobile insurance, plus reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist hospice patients with personal care including bathing, dressing, and daily routines.
• Support families by teaching basic home care tasks and communicating patient needs to the supervising RN.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Observation skills

Communication

Driving license

Job description

Overview

Looking for a career that makes a difference every day?

Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers. Consistently recognized as a great place to work, Enhabit delivers exceptional care and fosters a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and ongoing development.

With strong organizational stability, a commitment to excellence, and careers rooted in purpose, Enhabit empowers team members to build forward-moving careers while expanding what’s possible for care in the home.

The Enhabit Advantage:

Enhabit offers competitive benefits designed to support well-being and help employees thrive in every stage of their careers. Eligible employees receive:

• Generous paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Incentive bonus opportunities
• Continuing education and scholarship opportunities

Responsibilities

Enhabit Hospice Nursing Aides assist with various personal care issues including changing bedding, changing clothing, bathing hospice patients and helping with hygienic routines such as brushing teeth, washing hair and keeping wound dressings clean and dry. Our Hospice Nursing Aides may assist patients' family members in caring for their terminally ill relatives by instructing them on how to go about performing basic health-care routines. Nursing Aides consult on a regular basis with their supervising registered nurses in terms of keeping hospice team members apprised of our patients' progression and the families' needs.

Qualifications

Must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility)
2. Have 1 year of experience within the last 5 years in direct client care in a home health or hospice setting
3. Have satisfactorily completed a training and competency evaluation program that complies with federal and state regulations
4. Be registered and listed in good standing on the Nurse Aide Registry in the state of employment

Must possess a valid state driver's license and autombile insurance and have reliable transportation.

Must have the ability to recognize the needs of people, to maintain good relationships with people, and have the capacity to make meaningful observations and communicate them to the supervisor.

Additional Information

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.