CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice

Our Company

CompassionCare

Overview

Office Location : 7842 West Sahara Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89117

Coverage Area : Travel throughout the territory is required

Schedule : Full Time Monday-Friday Daylight

Make a Lasting Impact as a Hospice CNA!

At CompassionCare, ourHospice CNAsare truly the heart of our team, providing compassionate, hands-on care to our patients. As a Hospice Aide, you will deliver essential personal care services that help improve the quality of life for patients and their families, ensuring comfort and dignity during their hospice journey.

Join a team ofdedicated, passionate healthcare professionalswho are committed to making a difference in the lives of others. From day one, you will have the opportunity to experience ameaningful career, knowing your work directly impacts those in need of care.

If you’re looking for a role where your contributions truly matter, we encourage you to apply today!

Our Comprehensive Benefits Include :

Medical and dental coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Generous paid time off

401(k) program with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Exclusive vendor discounts

Responsibilities

Performs personal care needs when given a patient's assignment and attends his / her requests promptly

Reports to the Case Manager immediately, if unable to perform a certain task

Provides patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.

Meets safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2)

Gives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned

Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned

Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned

Assists in feeding the patient as assigned

Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed / demonstrated skills competency and when on the plan of care

Provides proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence

Reports on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager

Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues

Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist

Provides normal range of motion and transfers / positioning as directed

Assists with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as reminders

Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals

Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs

Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed / demonstrated skills competency

Provides respite for patient's / family / caregiver when on-site, as appropriate

Keeps patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned

Adheres to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct

Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities

Respectful of patient and family / caregiver environment and patient's personal needs

Qualifications

Meets the training requirements of the State

Completed a minimum of seventy five hours of classroom and supervised practical training Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory sixteen hours of practical training

Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care

At least eighteen years of age

Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given

Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill

Satisfactory references from previous employers

Ability to work with little direct supervision

Secure with issues of death / dying

Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home

Possess and maintains current CPR certification

Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene

Successfully completes a probationary period

This probationary period is to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications and is documented by the supervisor and the employee

Strong oral and written communication skills

Good organizational skills

About our Line of Business

At CompassionCare Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible : home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. CompassionCare Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visitwww.compassioncarenevada.com. Follow us onFacebook () ,LinkedIn () , andInstagram () .

ALERT : We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from our company. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. We take pride in creating a best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver’s license, bank information, or payment for work equipment, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning our company, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@brightspringhealth.com .

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Job LocationsUS-NV-LAS VEGAS

ID 2025-175114

Line of Business CompassionCare

Position Type Full-Time