Certified Nursing Assistant

About Us: 

Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!   

What We Offer:   

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay  

• Gas Card Program and Car Maintenance Stipend 

• Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees   

• 401K  

• Employee Assistance Program   

• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees  

• Internal Company Advancement 

• Free end of life training   

Position Summary:  

The hospice aide (CNA) 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.   

Hours / Schedule: Full Time; (40) hours / week. Works in patients' home in various conditions. Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally and ability to participate in holiday and weekend rotation as appropriate. 

Minimum Qualifications:   

• High school graduate or equivalent.  

• Meet the training and certification requirements of the State.   

• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.     

• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.   

• Able to show empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.   

• Prolonged standing and walking required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients. 

Key Responsibilities:   

• Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.    

• Meet the safety needs of patients and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)   

• Perform personal care tasks including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as assigned.   

• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.   

• Assist in feeding t