Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
On-siteWentzville, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct personal care to terminally ill patients, including assistance with hygiene, grooming, toileting, safe mobility, and meal preparation. Observe and report changes in patient conditions while maintaining accurate visit documentation. Offer emotional support to patients and families, practice infection control, and attend team meetings for Quality Improvement activities. Maintain a driver's license and reliable vehicle to work in home settings, assisted living facilities, or inpatient units. This role requires an active CNA license, CPR certification, and six months of direct patient care experience. Join Heartland Hospice, a national leader in end-of-life care, to deliver compassionate support across 38 states.
Required Qualifications
- Active CNA license in the state of employment
- Current CPR certification
- Driver's license and reliable vehicle with insurance
- Six (6) months of direct patient care experience
- Comfortable working in home settings, hospice facilities, or long-term care environments
- Demonstrated compassion, patience, and ability to handle emotional situations
- Willingness to work independently and adapt to changing patient needs
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in home health, hospice, palliative care, or oncology
- Prior roles in hospital nursing, ICU, geriatrics, med-surg, ER, telemetry, or nursing homes
- Exposure to end-of-life care, wound care, or admissions support
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