About the role
Pay: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour
Description
Bring compassionate hospice care to the communities our patients call home.
We’re looking for a caring and dependable
Hospice Aide (CNA)
to support patients in senior living communities in and around Albemarle County. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on personal care, comfort, and companionship while building meaningful relationships with patients, families, and community care teams. If you’re a CNA who loves caring for older adults and thrives in a community-based setting, we’d love to meet you!
Responsibilities:
In this role you will provide a wide range of responsibilities to ensure the well-being and comfort of patients. Key duties include:
Personal Care:
Assisting with hygiene, toileting, mobility, medication, and meal preparation. Health Monitoring: Measuring and recording fluid intake/output, and reporting changes to the nurse supervisor.
Documentation:
Maintaining electronic medical records (EMR) and documenting services provided.
Housekeeping:
Performing light housekeeping duties in the patient area.
Patient Environment:
Maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment while following infection control principles.
Emergency Procedures:
Recognizing and responding to emergencies.
Professional Development:
Maintaining competency and registration.
Essential Skills for Success:
Self-motivation
Time management
Ability to build trust and rapport with patients and families
Ability to function in stressful situations
Basic computer skills
Qualifications:
Registered by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice experience, preferred
Driver’s license, personal automobile, and current automobile liability insurance
Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
Sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach, lift and walk, climb steps
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push up to 200 pounds in a wheelchair.
Frequent travel
Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.
**Actual starting pay will be based on relevant experience and qualifications**