Hospice House Aide (PRN)

Hospice-of-the-Piedmont; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide to support patients and families with dignity, comfort, and respect. Certification as a Virginia CNA is required, and candidates must be able to cover weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include personal care, observation and documentation of patient status, meal assistance, and helping maintain a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Virginia CNA certification is required.
• Weekend shifts are required.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Personal care for patients including hygiene, dressing, feeding, and transfers.
• Observation and documentation of patient status; report changes to the nurse.
• Meal assistance and housekeeping to maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Collaborate with the care team to provide compassionate, high-quality service.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Virginia CNA Certification

Job description

Description

Imagine being the person who brings comfort, dignity, and a sense of peace during one of life's most meaningful journeys. At Hospice of the Piedmont, our Hospice Aides do more than provide care - they create moments that matter.

We're looking for a compassionate, dependable Hospice Aide to join our team and help support patients and families with kindness, respect, and heart.

Qualified candidates must be able to cover weekend shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Personal Care: Assist patients with hygiene, dressing, feeding, personal care, ambulation, positioning, and transfers.
• Observation & Documentation: Monitor patient condition and report significant changes to the nurse and in patient records.
• Meal & Housekeeping Assistance: Help with food preparation and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Teamwork & Professionalism: Maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with team members and professionalism with patients and families.

Essential Skills for Success:

• Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, families, staff, and leadership
• Follows written and verbal instructions accurately using sound judgment
• Documents patient care, observations, and progress accurately and timely
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with team members
• Adapts to changing priorities and performs effectively in high-pressure environments
• Provides compassionate, high-quality service to patients and families
• Maintains strict confidentiality and safeguards patient information

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Hospice experience, preferred

Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Due to the nature of services provided, it may be necessary at times for employees to work beyond scheduled work hours to ensure adequate patient care
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach, lift and walk, climb steps
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds and push up to 200 pounds in a wheelchair.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing

Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.

**Actual starting pay will be based on relevant experience and qualifications.**