What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA - Hospice - PRN position at VitalCaring Group?
Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!
Who We Are
Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.
Why Choose VitalCaring?
Work That Fits Your Life – Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you’ll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you’ll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.
Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity.
Thrive in a Supportive Team – Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success.
Grow Your Career – Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
Competitive Pay & Benefits – Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensation package that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. We celebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and team achievements.
Health & Wellness
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Virtual & Mental Health Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Supplemental Health & Life Insurance
Financial & Legal
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Prepaid Legal Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
Work-Life Balance & Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement
Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!
Job Summary
At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Hospice Aide/CNA, you are a valued member of the interdisciplinary team, providing essential personal care and comfort to patients at the end of life. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you help maintain dignity, ease, and peace for patients and their families. Guided by our values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—every visit is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
Essential Functions
Direct Patient Care
- Perform assigned personal care tasks promptly and compassionately; report any tasks you are unable to perform to the Case Manager immediately.
- Provide personal hygiene care, including bathing (bed, sponge, tub, shower), back rubs, oral care, shampooing, and linen changes.
- Assist with toileting, elimination activities, dressing, and undressing.
- Help with ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
- Offer support with bedpans, urinals, and light laundry needs.
- Provide observation and care to prevent skin breakdown, especially over pressure areas.
- Assist with self-administered medications as allowed under state regulations (e.g., reminders).
Comfort, Nutrition & Environment
- Prepare nutritious meals and shop for groceries as assigned.
- Assist with feeding when needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient living environment.
- Provide respite to the family/caregiver when appropriate.
- Demonstrate respect for the patient’s home, surroundings, and personal needs.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition, mood, or environment to the Case Manager.
- Be aware of caregiver dynamics and interpersonal issues within the home.
- Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure) when ordered and when competency has been demonstrated.
Communication & Documentation
- Communicate with patients and families using respectful, supportive, and professional techniques.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Follow all organizational documentation requirements, care procedures, and standards of conduct.
Additional Duties
- Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Meets all state training requirements.
- Completion of at least 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training (16 classroom hours prior to 16 hours of clinical training).
- At least 18 years old; able to read, follow written instructions, and document care.
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort working with terminally ill patients.
- Demonstrates empathy for individuals who are ill, injured, frail, or impaired.
- Satisfactory professional references.
- Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile.
- Successful completion of a probationary period demonstrating competency.
- Current CPR certification.
- Certified Nursing Assistant credential when required by state regulation.