Licensed CNA / Home Health & Hospice

Augusta Health; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Earned Wage Access

Job summary

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant for hospice and home health support. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision in patients' homes, following care plans and ensuring comfort and safety.

Requirements include a Virginia CNA license, high school diploma, and BLS. Flexible scheduling, benefits, and shift differentials are offered to eligible team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Virginia State Approved CNA program Certification.
• Educational requirements per hospital certifications (Example: Stroke, Orthopedic/Spine).

Responsibilities

• Follows established plan of care for patient.
• Reports changes in patient condition promptly to the registered nurse.
• Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN, meeting patient’s hygiene and comfort needs, per plan of care.
• Cares for patients of various ages.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene, including shower, tub or bed baths and mouth, skin and hair care as defined in the plan of care.

Skills

CNA certified

Compassionate care

Documentation

Communication with RN team

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Virginia State Approved CNA program Certification

Tools

Basic Life Support

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $17.98 USD to $24.81 USD
  The pay range reflects the current compensation range for this position at the time of posting. Individual offers are determined based on directly related experience, skills, education, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Not all candidates will qualify for the upper end of the posted range.

Description

Overview

At Augusta Health, your work matters — and so do you. Whether you're delivering direct patient care, supporting operations, or innovating behind the scenes, every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job — we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized, independent health system located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference, and your growth is a priority.

Why Join Augusta Health?

We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. That’s why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well‑being, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you're launching your career or bringing in years of experience, we provide the tools, resources, and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential — personally, professionally, and financially.

Total Rewards & Benefits (may vary by position)

• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs
• Earned Wage Access Program, allowing eligible team members to access a portion of earned wages before payday
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work‑life balance
• Career development programs including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities
• Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support
• Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare
• Free onsite parking, 24/7-armed security for your safety, a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy
• Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials
• Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues (i.e., movie tickets)

This position provides direct patient care to hospice and home health patients in their home or place of residence. The CNA assists in providing a clean and safe environment. They work cooperatively with patients, families, and caregivers and share observations and changes with the RN care manager. They work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health’s mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative, patient‑centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.

• Follows established plan of care for patient.
• Reports changes in patient condition promptly to the registered nurse.
• Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN, meeting patient’s hygiene and comfort needs, per plan of care.
• Cares for patients of various ages.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene, including shower, tub or bed baths and mouth, skin and hair care as defined in the plan of care.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respirations as assigned
• Provides housekeeping services including meal preparation and feeding, when required per plan of care.
• Provides skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and fluid intake.
• Monitors patient’s condition and environment, reporting changes to the registered nurse.
• Records and reports changes observed to the registered nurse. Information is obtained and relayed in a safe and appropriate fashion.
• Collects and delivers patient specimens, as assigned.
• Secures and delivers patient supplies and groceries, as assigned.
• Assists patients with self‑administered of oral medications, as assigned.
• Provides a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Provides an environment which promotes respect for the patient, privacy, and property.
• Assists patients in and out of bed, including the use of mechanical lifting equipment, within the plan of care.
• Promotes positive, supportive, and respectful communication with patients, families, caregivers, and team members.
• Demonstrates effective time management.
• Promotes hospice philosophy to ensure quality of care.
• Seeks counsel of a clinical professional when needed. Recognizes extent of own knowledge and refers problems appropriately.
• Assists with exercise (assists with prescribed exercises when the patient and the nursing assistant have been instructed by the appropriate health professional.) walking, including the use of walkers, and wheelchairs, when applicable), elimination, t(use of toilet facilities, including bed pans) therapeutic measures, and nutrition, as assigned.
• Documentation
  • Completes documentation for electronic chart, at the point of care, as well as required data for billing of patient visit
  • Information is accurate, appropriate and received in a timely fashion, per agency policy.
  • Calls office when patient not at home. Calls office when finished earlier than scheduled. Uses time and travel efficiently.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Virginia State Approved CNA program Certification
  • Educational requirements per hospital certifications (Example: Stroke, Orthopedic/Spine)
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current Virginia State CNA License
  • Basic Life Support
• Experience: None
• Driver’s License: Yes
  • To drive an Augusta Health Vehicle, must also be 21 years old and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must be approved by Risk Management.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: None
• Licensure/Certification: None
• Experience: Previous home health and hospice experience.
• Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment
• Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture is a plus

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mandatory Competencies required by all Augusta Health Employees annually
• Transfer Training
• Must be ablet to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as other hospice team members
• Demonstrates compassion for patients at end of life
• Ability to work in patients’ homes in various conditions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to travel to and from patient homes in various weather conditions
• 12 hours of additional in-service per year

About Augusta Health

Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit, mission‑driven health system located in Fishersville, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, including Augusta Medical Center—a 255‑bed facility—and Augusta Medical Group, which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.

Discover more about our history, values, and community impact on our About Us Page .

Augusta Health recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.

Lic. Cert. Nursing Asst.

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