Night Shift CNA: Compassionate Hospice Companion

Transitions Hospice; Ottawa (IL); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Company provided equipment

Résumé du poste

Transitions Hospice in Peoria, IL is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant for the night shift. As a Companion Aide CNA on the overnight schedule (8pm–8am, per diem), you will provide bedside presence, monitor patient safety, and assist with personal care to support families during difficult hours.

You’ll document observations, report changes to the on-call nurse, help with repositioning and hygiene, and maintain a calm, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification meeting state training requirements.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of hospice, home health, or related healthcare experience preferred.
• Prior overnight/night shift patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and remain alert during overnight hours.
• Strong observational skills and genuine compassion for patients and families.

Responsabilités

• Providing continuous bedside presence and patient supervision throughout the overnight shift to ensure safety and comfort.
• Monitoring patient condition, behavior, and environment — and promptly reporting any significant changes to the on-call nurse.
• Preventing falls, elopement, or self-harm through attentive observation and appropriate intervention within CNA scope of practice.
• Responding promptly to patient requests and ensuring a calm, restful overnight environment.
• Assisting with personal care including repositioning, toileting, bathing, hygiene, and dressing as assigned.
• Providing proper skin care and observation to prevent tissue breakdown during prolonged periods of rest.
• Supporting normal range of motion and repositioning to maintain patient comfort and skin integrity.

Connaissances

CNA certification

CPR certification

Overnight shift experience

Observational skills

Compassion

Independent work

Description du poste

Transitions Hospice in Peoria, IL is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant for the night shift. As a Companion Aide CNA on the overnight schedule (8pm–8am, per diem), you will provide bedside presence, monitor patient safety, and assist with personal care to support families during difficult hours.

You’ll document observations, report changes to the on-call nurse, help with repositioning and hygiene, and maintain a calm, respectful environment.