What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA Hospice Aide - Home Care position at Talbot Hospice?
Description
Make a Difference When It Matters Most
Are you a CNA who finds purpose in bringing comfort, dignity, and care to patients and families during some of life's most important moments? Join our compassionate and dedicated team as a Hospice Aide in Home Care, where your work truly makes a difference.
As a CNA Hospice Aide, you’ll provide essential hands-on care to patients in the comfort of their homes, helping them maintain quality of life while offering vital support to their loved ones. You’ll be part of a team that values respect, empathy, and teamwork — and you'll never feel like you’re doing it alone.
Why This Role Might Be Perfect for You:
- You want a career with purpose and impact.
- You value autonomy in your daily work but thrive within a supportive care team.
- You’re committed to helping patients live as fully and comfortably as possible.
- You’re passionate about providing heartfelt care at a deeply meaningful time.
CNA Hospice Aide - Home Care Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
- Performing personal care needs for patients under the guidance and supervision of the case manager and clinical manager
- Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2, etc.)
- Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
- Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the appropriate case manager
- Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
- Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned
- Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Benefits
- Employer-paid health, life, disability insurance
- Dental & vision coverage
- Health reimbursement & flexible spending accounts
- 24 days PTO 7 paid holidays
- SIMPLE IRA with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
Why Talbot Hospice?
We’re a close-knit team committed to compassionate care. Join us and make a real difference in the lives of patients and families.
Requirements
CNA Hospice Aide - Home Care Position Qualifications:
- Meets the training requirements of the State of Maryland and holds licensure as a CNA
- Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle
- At least 18 years of age
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given in our electronic medical records system
- Understands or willing to learn the hospice philosophy
- Comfortable working independently and providing specialized care to the terminally ill
- Satisfactory references from previous employers
- Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home
- Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired
- Possess and maintains current CPR certification
- Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene
- Good oral and written communication skills
Job Limitations: The CNA Hospice Aide - Home Care will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.
Salary : $17 - $22