Certified Nurse Assistant

About the role

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) provides hands‑on personal care and supports activities of daily living for home‑care and hospice patients, following the care plan directed by a Registered Nurse or Therapist. This role is essential to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care in patients' homes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide personal care and related activities in strict accordance with the written plan of care.
• Complete routine and complex assignments for assigned patients, including documentation and communication with other disciplines.
• Observe and document changes in patient functional status and report findings to supervising clinicians.

Required profile

• High School Diploma/GED and at least 1 year of experience as a nursing assistant or aide.
• Ability to drive to patients' homes in all weather conditions and manage a flexible schedule.
• Capacity to work with terminally ill patients and support their families.

Required skills

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification (Pennsylvania).
• CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant license (Pennsylvania).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.