CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Hospice of the Midwest

Office Location: Des Moines Coverage area: Johnston/Des Moines and Surrounding Communities

Schedule: Day Shift, Full Time

Are you a CNA looking for a new opportunity? Hospice of the Midwest is seeking a passionate, dedicated Hospice CNA to join our team inJohnston/Des Moines, IA. Our hospice CNAs provide dignity, comfort, and support at a critical time in people's lives. If you're ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!

How YOU will benefit

Provide 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families

• Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options

• Less time on your feet compared to other settings

• Ability to work independently while also having team support

• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company

As a Hospice CNA You will:

• Personal Care: Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and repositioning

• Monitor & Report: Observe and report changes in the patient's condition

• Mobility: Assist with ambulation, transfers, ROM exercises and safe equipment use

• Medication Assistance: Help with self-administered medications per state regulations

• Emotional Support: Offer companionship and comfort to patients and families.

• Light Housekeeping: Change linens, assist with meals, and maintain a clean space.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation

• Team Participation: Collaborate with hospice interdisciplinary team

*Benefits may vary by employment status

• Meets the training requirements of the State

• Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training 16 hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training

• Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care

• At least 18 years of age

• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given

• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing 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