In-Home Hospice CNA: Compassionate Patient Care

Fortis Health; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Home Health & Hospice (A Fortis Health Company) seeks a compassionate Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support patients in their homes in West Lafayette, IN. You will deliver hands-on personal care under RN direction, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life at end-of-life.

Requirements include a CNA license valid in Indiana, high school diploma or equivalent, and at least 1 year of direct patient care experience, with a clean Nurse Aide Registry record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required (preferred).
• Current CNA license in the state where applying (required).
• Minimum 1 year of direct patient care experience (required).
• Listed on the Nurse Aide Registry with no findings of abuse or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, oral care, feeding, and elimination.
• Assist with ambulation, positioning, transfers, and ADLs.
• Measure and document vital signs and observations as directed.
• Travel to multiple hospice patients per day in their residences, following plans of care.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition or home safety concerns.
• Follow RN care plans and agency policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Complete required trainings, meetings, and in-services.
• Support patient comfort through socialization and emotional presence.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA license in Indiana

Job description

Select Home Health & Hospice (A Fortis Health Company) seeks a compassionate Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support patients in their homes in West Lafayette, IN. You will deliver hands-on personal care under RN direction, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life at end-of-life.

Requirements include a CNA license valid in Indiana, high school diploma or equivalent, and at least 1 year of direct patient care experience, with a clean Nurse Aide Registry record.