Hospice CNA

Job Summary:

The CNA works under a client’s plan of care, with direct nursing supervision, to assist with or perform specific tasks associated with activities of daily living.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Travels to clients’ residences in personal vehicle in varied weather conditions to perform assigned duties. Schedule may include visits on weekends and coverage for absences of other caregivers.

• Assists clients in a variety of personal care tasks and provides support for activities of daily living, based on individual needs as outlined in the plan of care, including the following:


• Personal care needs such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and care of the mouth, skin, and hair


• Bowel and/or bladder requirements, bed pan routines, and incontinence care


• Medication monitoring (not including administration)


• Ambulation assistance or assistance with exercises


• Nutrition and meal planning, meal preparation, and feeding


• Grocery shopping and general household tasks


• Charts and records client information and care provision accurately and in a timely manner.


• Reports all changes or irregularities in client or client’s environment to supervisor or case manager. 


• Practices basic infection control and maintains a clean, safe and healthy environment. 

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

•  High school graduate or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, appropriate auto insurance and reliable transportation. 


• Must be certified.