Hospice Full Time CNA

Affinity Health Management; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi, a healthcare provider in Virginia Beach, seeks a hospice aide to support patients under an RN's supervision, performing personal care and comfort measures as outlined in each patient’s care plan.

The role emphasizes compassion, safety, and precise documentation of observations and care delivered, with responsibilities ranging from bathing and feeding assistance to reporting changes in condition to the Case Manager.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Completion of state-approved CNA program and current license.
• Strong reading and following written instructions.
• Experience in hospice, long-term care, or related setting preferred.
• Basic computer skills to document care and EMR entries.
• Good communication with patients, families, and team.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks as assigned and promptly address patient requests.
• Communicate positively with patient, family, and staff while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensure patient safety and use equipment correctly (foot stools, side rails, O2).
• Give baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, hair care, and change bed linens as directed.
• Assist with dressing, undressing, and feeding as assigned.
• Avoid homemade foods; follow dietary guidelines for patient care.
• Monitor skin condition and report pressure areas or changes.
• Report pain or symptoms to RN Case Manager; note caregiver concerns.
• Assist with ambulation and range of motion under supervision.
• Position and transfer patients safely; document any changes.
• Assist with self-administered medications as permitted by state rules.
• Provide bedpan/urinal assistance; help with light housekeeping tasks.
• Document care and observations as required; maintain records.
• Offer respite to the patient and family when on-site.
• Keep living area clean, organized, and safe.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Respect patient and family preferences and privacy.
• As a mandated reporter, escalate concerns per state requirements.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect to authorities as required.

Skills

Age 18+

Driver's license

Read and follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Hospice care experience

Compassionate communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification/licensure

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The hospice aide works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various tasks as assigned in accordance with the patient's plan of care to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for reporting and documenting observations and care performed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
• 2. Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• 3. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
• 4. Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• 5. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• 6. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned. Hospice Aides may not provide patients with homemade food items or baked goods that they themselves prepared
• 7. Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• 8. Reporting any complaint of pain or other symptoms or changes in the patient's condition to the RN Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• 9. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• 10. Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
• 11. Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as "reminders."
• 12. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs, emptying waste baskets and other light homemaker tasks.
• 13. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• 14. Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• 15. Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• 16. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• 17. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• 18. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
• 19. As a mandatory reporter, reports failure to comply with the requirements to the VA Dept. of Health as required within 14 calendar days, using Dept. of Health forms.
• 20. Reports suspected abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a person in violation of VA State laws and ethics to the department of social and health services and the proper law enforcement agency. Reports must be submitted immediately when the reporting person has reasonable cause to believe that abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult has occurred.

JOB LIMITATIONS

The hospice aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant course or equivalent training with current license.
• 2.. High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
• 3. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• 4. Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• 5. Prior experience in hospice, orderly, acute , rehabilitative, or long term care facility. 1 year previous home health/hospice experience preferred
• 6. Basic computer skills to document in electronic medical records (EMR)
• 7. At least 18 years of age
• 8. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.