Hospice CNA

We are hiring a full‑time Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our care team at Hospice Services of Massachusetts. $2,000 sign‑on bonus available
* This is an on‑the‑road position that requires the candidate to have a driver's license and an insured and reliable vehicle. Mileage is reimbursed. Weekly pay ranges from $22 to $24 an hour.

• Must hold an active and unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant license in this state.

• Perform personal care needs for patients and attend to their requests promptly.
• Provide patients and families with positive communication techniques, within the realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Meet safety needs of patient and use equipment safely and properly.
• Give personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assist in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Take and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Provide proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominences.
• Assess and report on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also be aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Provide normal range‑of‑motion, transfers, and positioning as directed.
• Assist with self‑administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as reminders.
• Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals. Help as assigned with light laundry needs.
• Perform range‑of‑motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Provide respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on‑site, as appropriate.
• Keep patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• Employment conditions apply.

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

• Competitive and weekly pay
• Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees
• Overtime pay for hourly employees
• Career advancement opportunities
• Exclusive employer discount program

• Employer‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Vacation and personal time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).