Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

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Heartland Hospice
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Description

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Heartland Hospice - Woodbury, NJ


Job Title: Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: Competitive Pay

Shift: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

Work Type:


Location

Address:

City: Woodbury

State: NJ

ZIP Code:


Job Responsibilities

  • Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Senior.
  • Function under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
  • Help the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.
  • Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
  • Prepare and serve light meals.
  • Assist in feeding patient when needed.
  • Assist the patient in ambulation.
  • Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse.
  • Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and changing linens.
  • Assist with certain treatments as ordered on the aide plan of care and as allowable in state-specific regulations.
  • Attempt to promote patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
  • Give basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.
  • Report any change in the patient's mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.
  • Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
  • Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries.
  • Attend staff meetings.
  • Participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor.
  • Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation.

Required Skills

Core Skills

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
  • Compassionate, kind and empathetic attitude
  • Ability to provide care in various settings like home
  • Flexibility and composure in crisis situations

Preferred Skills

  • Six months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology
  • Experience in hospital settings such as RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER, critical care, etc.
  • Current CPR certification
  • Current driver's license and automobile insurance

Requirements

Experience: Six months of patient care experience preferred

Education:

License & Certification:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
  • Current CPR certification

Schedule:

  • Not specified

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified


Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
  • Wellness Program and Resources
  • Generous Paid Time Off with increasing plan over tenure
  • 7 paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company matching contributions
  • Career growth opportunities
  • One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
  • Free Continuing Education Units
  • Tuition Program with access to 280+ programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
  • Referral bonus program
  • Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
  • Financial assistance program

Supplemental Pay

  • Not specified

Special Notes

  • This is a safety-sensitive position.
  • Must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.
  • Must meet state specific requirements.
  • Proud to be an EEO employer.
  • Maintain a drug-free workplace.

Facility Details

Name: Heartland Hospice

Description: Part of the Gentiva family, offering hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care.

Specialties:

  • Hospice
  • Palliative care
  • Home health care

Mission: To offer physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families.

Job Info

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Status:  Sourcing
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No of Jobs:  1
Apply Before:  09/13/2025
Posted:  06/13/2025

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