Imagine being the person who brings comfort, dignity, and a sense of peace to someone during one of life’s most important journeys. It’s not just about physical care—it’s about listening, sharing smiles, and creating moments that matter. Hospice of the Piedmont is seeking a Hospice CNA to join our stellar team of compassionate healthcare professionals.
Qualified candidates must live in or near Augusta County.
Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00.
In this role you will provide a wide range of responsibilities to ensure the well-being and comfort of patients. Key duties include:
- Personal Care: Assisting with hygiene, toileting, mobility, medication, and meal preparation.
- Health Monitoring: Measuring and recording fluid intake/output, and reporting changes to the nurse supervisor.
- Documentation: Maintaining electronic medical records (EMR) and documenting services provided.
- Housekeeping: Performing light housekeeping duties in the patient area.
- Patient Environment: Maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant environment while following infection control principles.
- Emergency Procedures: Recognizing and responding to emergencies.
- Professional Development: Maintaining competency and registration.
Essential Skills for Success:
- Self-motivation
- Time management
- Ability to build trust and rapport with patients and families
- Ability to function in stressful situations
- Basic computer skills
Qualifications:
- Registered by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Certified Nursing Assistant
- One year of relevant experience required
- Hospice experience, preferred
- Driver’s license, personal automobile, and current automobile liability insurance
Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
- Regular use of hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing. Frequent standing, sitting, climbing, and balancing. Occasional walking, tasting, and smelling.
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds and push up to 200 pounds in a wheelchair.
- Effective telephone communication, keyboarding, and regular use of a computer screen.
- Frequent travel
Hospice of the Piedmont offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Life, Short & Long Term Disability, 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plans with employer matching, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.
**Actual starting pay will be based on relevant experience and qualifications.**
