CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

About the Role

Hospice of the Midwest is seeking a passionate, dedicated Hospice CNA to join our team in Forest Lake, MN. Our hospice CNAs provide dignity, comfort, and support at a critical time in people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and repositioning
• Monitor & Report: Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition
• Mobility: Assist with ambulation, transfers, ROM exercises and safe equipment use
• Medication Assistance: Help with self-administered medications per state regulations
• Emotional Support: Offer companionship and comfort to patients and families
• Light Housekeeping: Change linens, assist with meals, and maintain a clean space
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Team Participation: Collaborate with hospice interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Meet the training requirements of the state of practice
• 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 the 75 hours of classroom must be complete prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• Ability to work with little direct supervision
• Ability to handle death/dying
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good Organizational Skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more

Pay & Schedule

Salary: $23.00 - $25.00 / Hour

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Coverage area: Washington / Anoka / Chisago Counties