Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for Hospice

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Hospice Aide | Bluebird Health

Are you a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking for a meaningful hospice care role where you can make a difference every day? Bluebird Health is hiring a Hospice CNA / Hospice Aide to provide personal care, comfort, and support to patients and families in their homes and care settings.

Bluebird Health is an Idaho-based home health and hospice company committed to delivering high-quality patient care, supporting our employees, and partnering with our community. We truly find joy through service.

We are seeking an experienced, reliable, and caring Hospice CNA to join our interdisciplinary hospice team and help provide safe, dignified, patient-centered end-of-life care.

JOB SUMMARY

The Hospice CNA / Hospice Aide is a valued member of the interdisciplinary hospice care team. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, this role provides hands-on personal care and support to meet each patient’s physical, emotional, and comfort needs. The Hospice CNA observes and reports changes in patient condition, documents care provided, follows the patient care plan, and helps promote quality, continuity, safety, and comfort for patients receiving hospice services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide compassionate personal care based on patient assignments and respond promptly to patient needs.
• Report patient condition changes, concerns, and significant observations to the Case Manager or supervising nurse.
• Provide appropriate respite support for patients, families, and caregivers when on-site.
• Follow hospice care plans, documentation standards, organizational procedures, and professional conduct expectations.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Respect the patient’s home environment, privacy, dignity, cultural needs, and personal preferences.
• Remain within the Hospice CNA / Hospice Aide scope of practice and do not administer medications, take physician orders, or perform procedures requiring licensed nursing training, knowledge, or skill.

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of the Hospice CNA role. The employee may be asked to perform other job-related tasks as needed and within the scope of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or completion of a state-approved training and competency evaluation program that meets applicable state and federal requirements.
• Meets all State training and competency requirements for hospice aide services.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Experience in hospice care, home health care, long-term care, assisted living, or direct patient care preferred.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort providing compassionate care to patients with terminal illness.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, follow a patient care plan, and document care accurately.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
• Empathy, patience, tact, professionalism, and respect for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Comfortable supporting patients and families through end-of-life care with a calm and compassionate manner.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel for agency-related needs, including visits with patients and community partners.