Hospice Nursing Assistant (CNA)

VIA Health Partners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental plans

28 days of Paid Time Off

Excellent mileage reimbursement rate

403(b) Retirement plan with matching

Focused programs honoring Veteran patients

Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN)

Best Orientation and Onboarding program

Guidance from seasoned Hospice leaders

Job summary

A non-profit healthcare organization in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver patient care, including personal and nutritional activities. Responsibilities include documentation, maintaining professional accountability, and effective teamwork. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, a current CNA license, and at least one year of experience in home care or with the terminally ill. Benefits include medical plans, 28 days of Paid Time Off, and retirement plan with matching.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred; technical training or certification in related field required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with current listing status.
• Good standing with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (for NA I).
• Minimum 1 year of experience; experience in home care, working with terminally ill and/or geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of patient care including personal care and nutritional activities.
• Documenting and maintaining professional accountability.
• Establishing effective working relationships with team members.
• Documentation, professional accountability, and collaboration with HPCCR guidelines.

Skills

CNA

Home care

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Technical training or certification in related field

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

VIA Health Partners is an industry leader and a top‑10 nationally ranked provider of end‑of‑life care. We are a community‑based, not‑for‑profit hospice & palliative care provider with deep community roots, serving all patients and families regardless of their ability to pay or medical complexity. We are a people‑first organization that reinvests our funds to serve our mission.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental plans through BCBS
• 28 days of Paid Time Off
• Excellent mileage reimbursement rate
• 403(b) Retirement plan with matching
• Focused programs honoring Veteran patients
• Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
• Best Orientation and Onboarding program you’ve experienced
• Seasoned Hospice leaders guiding your career growth

Essential Functions

• Delivery of patient care
  • Personal care (ADL) including bathing, body mechanics, nutrition, elimination, safety, special procedures, housekeeping, and participation in interdisciplinary team conferences.
  • For NA I:
    • Sterile dressing for wounds over 48 hours old; wound irrigation.
    • Ostomy care or ostomy irrigation.
    • Insertion of urinary catheter limited to replacement after nursing assessment.
    • Oxygen therapy including room set‑up and monitoring of flow‑rate.
  • For NA II:
    • Breaking‑up and removal of fecal impaction.
    • I.V. fluid‐assisted activities and monitoring.
    • Nutritional activities including oral/nasogastric and gastrostomy feedings.
    • Suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal).
    • Tracheostomy care.
    • All NA I responsibilities.
    • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with team members, including referrals and documentation per HPCCR guidelines.
  • Documentation and professional accountability as required by HPCCR and licensure standards.
  • May perform other duties as required and assist with facility cleaning per procedure.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred; technical training or certification in related field required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with current listing status.
• Good standing with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (for NA I).

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience; experience in home care, working with terminally ill and/or geriatrics preferred.