Night Shift CNA: Compassionate Hospice Companion

Transitions Hospice - Illinois; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Auto Allowance & Gas Card

Company provided equipment

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Transitions Hospice - Illinois is seeking a compassionate Companion Aide CNA for the overnight shift. You will provide bedside presence, monitor patient safety, and assist with personal care to support families through the night.

The role requires a current CNA certification and CPR certification, with preferred hospice or home health experience. Night shifts and rotating weekends offer a meaningful, patient-centered schedule.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification meeting state training requirements.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of hospice, home health, or related healthcare experience preferred.
• Overnight or night-shift care experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and stay alert overnight.
• Strong observational skills to recognize changes in patient condition.
• Genuine compassion for patients and families navigating end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous bedside presence and patient supervision overnight.
• Monitor patient condition, behavior, and environment; report changes to the RN on-call.
• Prevent falls, elopement, or self-harm through attentive observation and CNA-led interventions.
• Assist with personal care including repositioning, toileting, bathing, hygiene, and dressing.
• Document observations and vital signs when ordered and as competency allows.
• Support families with overnight respite and compassionate communication.
• Operate equipment safely and assist with ambulation per plan; participate in PI activities.

Education

CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Transitions Hospice - Illinois is seeking a compassionate Companion Aide CNA for the overnight shift. You will provide bedside presence, monitor patient safety, and assist with personal care to support families through the night.

The role requires a current CNA certification and CPR certification, with preferred hospice or home health experience. Night shifts and rotating weekends offer a meaningful, patient-centered schedule.