Per Diem Hospice CNA — Competitive Pay & Benefits

Athena Home Health & Hospice; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Athena Home Health & Hospice in West Hartford is hiring per diem CNAs. Earn $22.25 per hour with weekly pay. You provide personal care to meet patients' needs and promote comfort, while observing and documenting patient status.

Requirements include an active CNA license in CT, at least one year of CNA experience, and hospice experience preferred. Duties cover hygiene, safety, feeding, and basic patient transfer support.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active and unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant license in this state.
• Prior hospice experience preferred.
• Must have at least one year of CNA experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs as assigned and respond to requests promptly.
• Provide ethical, respectful communication with patient and family.
• Ensure patient safety and use equipment properly (foot stools, side rails, O2).
• Assist with baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linens.
• Assist in dressing/undressing and meal preparation.
• Support feeding as assigned.
• Record vital signs when ordered.
• Monitor skin condition to prevent tissue breakdown.
• Report changes to Case Manager and coordinate with caregivers.

Skills

CNA experience

Hospice care

Communication

Education

Active CNA license (CT)

Job description

Athena Home Health & Hospice in West Hartford is hiring per diem CNAs. Earn $22.25 per hour with weekly pay. You provide personal care to meet patients' needs and promote comfort, while observing and documenting patient status.

Requirements include an active CNA license in CT, at least one year of CNA experience, and hospice experience preferred. Duties cover hygiene, safety, feeding, and basic patient transfer support.