CNA Hospice Aide - Home Care

Job Description

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CNA Hospice Aide - Home Care Job Description:

CNA Hospice Aide – Home Care

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

Are you a CNA who finds purpose in bringing comfort, dignity, and care to patients and families during some of life's most important moments? Join our compassionate and dedicated team as a Hospice Aide in Home Care, where your work truly makes a difference.

As a CNA Hospice Aide, you’ll provide essential hands-on care to patients in the comfort of their homes, helping them maintain quality of life while offering vital support to their loved ones. You’ll be part of a team that values respect, empathy, and teamwork — and you'll never feel like you’re doing it alone.

Why This Role Might Be Perfect for You:

You want a career with purpose and impact.

You value autonomy in your daily work but thrive within a supportive care team.

You’re committed to helping patients live as fully and comfortably as possible.

You’re passionate about providing heartfelt care at a deeply meaningful time.

CNA Hospice Aide - Home Care Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Performing personal care needs for patients under the guidance and supervision of the case manager and clinical manager

Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2, etc.)

Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linens

Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned

Planning and preparing nutritious meals for patients, as assigned

Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned

Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency

Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.

Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the appropriate case manager

Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the case manager or therapist

Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed

Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs

Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency

Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate

Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned

Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct

Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities

Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs

Attends in-service training programs as scheduled

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Perks of Joining Our Team:

Meaningful work that changes lives every day.

Supportive, mission-driven culture.

Health insurance paid by employer

Health reimbursement account paid by employer

Group life / accidental death & dismemberment insurance paid by employer

Short-term and long-term disability insurance paid by employer

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Employee assistance program

Paid time off - starting with 24 days per year plus 7 holidays

SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer matchRequirements:

CNA Hospice Aide - Home Care Position Qualifications:

Meets the training requirements of the State of Maryland and holds licensure as a CNA

Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle

At least 18 years of age

Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given in our electronic medical records system

Understands or willing to learn the hospice philosophy

Comfortable working independently and providing specialized care to the terminally ill

Satisfactory references from previous employers

Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home

Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired

Possess and maintains current CPR certification

Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene

Good oral and written communication skills

Job Limitations: The CNA Hospice Aide - Home Care will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.

Full-time