CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

About the role

Embrace Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Hospice CNA to join our team in Kerrville, TX. Providing 1:1 care, monitoring and reporting, assisting with mobility, medication assistance, emotional support, and light housekeeping, our CNAs offer comfort and support to patients and families during a critical time.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and repositioning
• Mobility: Assisting with ambulation, transfers, ROM exercises, and safe equipment use
• Medication Assistance: Helping with self-administered medications per state regulations
• Emotional Support: Offering companionship and comfort to patients and families
• Light Housekeeping: Changing linens, assisting with meals, and maintaining a clean space
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate and timely documentation
• Team Participation: Collaborating with hospice interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care
• Must be 18+ years of age
• Complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, 16 of which must be completed prior to 16 hours of practical training
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification
• Read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understand hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• Able to work with little direct supervision
• Able to handle death/dying
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills

About Embrace Hospice

At Embrace Hospice, we provide comprehensive hospice services tailored to the unique needs of patients and families. We are committed to delivering exceptional care in the comfort of their homes, supported by expert clinicians and compassionate caregivers. Learn more about our mission and values at our website.