Hospice Aide- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

About This Position Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

HopeHealth is seeking an experienced hospice aide to care for patients in their homes and in long-term care facilities in various territories in Massachusetts including in the Attleboro area and surrounding communities.

The hospice aide provides personal care and light housekeeping duties as directed by the plan of care. In this very special position, you will get to spend quality time with your patients providing them with the compassionate care they need. At HopeHealth hospice aides are a beloved member of the interdisciplinary hospice team.

The duties of a hospice aide are planned and assigned by a professional nurse to meet the patient and family situation.

This is a full time position with the hours of 8am-4:30pm and is eligible for benefits.

What will you do as a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?

• Provides personal care and light housekeeping duties
• Observe, report, and document patient status and the care provided
• Provide compassionate support to patients, families and caregivers through on-going communication
• Follow basic infection control procedures
• Report basic elements of body functioning, recognize and report changes in patient's status to RN Case Manager
• Recognize emergencies and has the knowledge of emergency procedures and their application
• Maintain patient and family confidentiality

What are the qualifications for this job as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?

• Certified Nurse Aide certification
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of experience in home care and long-term care settings required.

What are the job benefits?

For your health and peace of mind:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
• Disability coverage
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
• Life and long-term-disability insurance

For your wellbeing:

• Earned time and paid holidays
• A caring culture that supports your wellbeing

  For your career:

• A robust orientation program
• Educational assistance
• Reimbursement for certifications 

HopeHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

HopeHealth is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workspace. We believe that attracting, developing and empowering exceptional people will allow us to continue to deliver the best care for our patients and families. 

All qualified individuals – inclusive of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age and ability – are warmly welcome at HopeHealth.