Hospice Aide (CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant) - HomeCare

Job description

Location Detail: 227 Dunham St Norwich (10414)
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Hospice Aide (CAN).
Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 115 years. Our Person-Centered Care Model allows our colleagues to learn and grow within our organization, all while providing integrated support to the patient. As part of Hartford HealthCare, we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our client’s home. Most importantly, our colleagues are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clients’ families.
Join Hartford HealthCare at Home and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families during some of life's most important moments. As a Hospice Aide, you will provide compassionate, hands-on personal care to patients with terminal illnesses in the comfort of their homes. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will help promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life while offering support to both patients and their loved ones.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
• Assist patients with meals and support their nutritional needs.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
• Perform light housekeeping and home management duties to maintain a safe environment.
• Document care provided and complete required care records in a timely manner.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and family members.
• Assist with routine exercises and therapy activities as directed.
• Remind patients about prescribed medication schedules and assist with opening medication containers when needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences as requested.
• Attend required training and educational sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support patient care.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Home Care Aide Certification or CNA Certification approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to patient homes as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
• Six months or more of experience as a Home Care Aide, Hospice Aide, or CNA in a home care setting.
• Previous hospice, home health, or caregiving experience.
• Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the clinical care team.

We take great care of careers
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.