Hospice Home CNA (Nights), Full-time

Job Summary

Transitions LifeCare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Hospice Home team on the night shift. The position involves providing hands-on personal care and support to hospice patients while ensuring their comfort, dignity, and quality of life. This role requires close collaboration with nurses and the interdisciplinary team in a mission-driven environment focused on exceptional end-of-life care.

What You'll Do

• Provide safe, compassionate personal care to patients in accordance with their individualized plan of care.
• Perform the full range of Certified Nursing Assistant duties.
• Complete accurate, thorough, and timely documentation of patient care and assigned responsibilities.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition and communicate concerns regarding patients or families to nursing staff promptly.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning as appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining an organized supply room, monitoring inventory, stocking supplies, and ordering materials as directed.
• Support daily Hospice Home operations through tasks such as: Patient laundry, food preparation, cleaning patient rooms following discharge, cleaning durable medical equipment (DME), light housekeeping in family and common areas.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and other Transitions LifeCare departments to achieve patient care goals.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and quality care activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold all privacy standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by nursing leadership.
• Provide quality care to patients across the lifespan, from pediatric through geriatric populations.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina Nurse Aide I certification and active listing on the NC Nurse Aide Registry.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Nurse Aide.
• Ability to perform CNA duties skillfully and document care accurately, timely, and legibly.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work the required night-shift schedule.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sensory and communication abilities necessary to assess patient needs, interact with patients and families, and complete required documentation.