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Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jul 2026

💰 $44,000/yr($36,000/yr – $44,000/yr)

About the role

Job Title/Position: Hospice Aide/CNA
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor or Case Manager
Location: Helena, Montana

Stillwater Hospice is a dynamic, growing and exciting company and we are looking for additional teammates to join an already remarkable staff in Helena! since 2017, stillwater has proven to be the hospice of choice and is the largest hospice provider in montana. If you are a self-driven, dedicated, compassionate, responsible and reliable caregiver, apply now!

PAY RATE: $18 - $22 hourly

benefits, pto and much more!

Health Insurance
Dental and Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
- 100% match up to 4%
- No vesting period
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Accrual of PTO starts immediately
Flexible Work Schedule with Work/Life Balance
Stillwater University for learning and development

Job Description Summary

The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
The hospice aide will be assigned by a Registered Nurse in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of
a patient's care.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
Meeting safety needs of patient 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 linen as often as assigned.
Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”
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.
Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.

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.

Position Qualifications

Meets the training requirements of the State.
Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training. Sixteen hours of class room must be complet