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Hospice Aide, CNA (Per Diem)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Walla Walla, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
2 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
HOSPICE AIDE CNA (Per Diem)
Are you a CNA who wants to provideexceptional care when it matters most Join us!
Are you a CNA who wants to provideexceptional care when it matters most Join us!
Walla Walla Community Hospice is looking for a dedicated Hospice Aide to deliver high-quality personal care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position plays a vital role in supporting patient comfort maintaining safety and enhancing quality of life. We value teamwork reliability and a commitment to excellence in end-of-life care.
SummaryThe Hospice Aide serves as an integral member of the hospice team and is responsible for providing compassionate care and support to terminally ill individuals receiving hospice services. Hospice Aides provide care under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with the hospice patients established Plan of Care. Hospice Aides performs numerous services for hospice patients to meet their personal needs and to promote comfort. This role also works collaboratively with the hospice interdisciplinary team to observe changes in patient condition and report observations and care performed. The hospice aide will work closely with the patient patients family and/or caregivers and others involved in the individuals care to provide physical emotional and psychological support during the final stages of life.
Schedule
Your work schedule is a per-diem schedule and will vary based on the needs of WWCH which will include weekends and evening schedules. Per-diem employees are required to offer availability for a minimum of four shifts monthly. Your manager will confirm the actual work schedule. To accommodate the needs of our clients at some point we may need to change individual work schedules on either a short-term or long-term basis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal care needs including bathing dressing grooming feeding and other personal care tasks.
- Provide mobility assistance including transferring position and mobility support.
- Monitor and report changes in patients condition to the hospice nurse case manager and other members of the care team as appropriate.
- Provide companionship and emotional support patients and their loved ones during difficult times.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including nurses physicians and other caregivers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Perform homemaker duties including light housekeeping meal preparation feeding assistance and other tasks to support patient comfort and safety.
- Assist with supply management including ordering inventory stocking and cleaning.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Accountabilities and Competencies
Communication & Collaboration:
- Maintain effective communication with the patients nurse case manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss patient care and process improvements.
- Proficiency in reading writing comprehending and speaking English as required for business necessity.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the company and its employees.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all communications and care provided in patients electronic health record (EHR).
- Ability to maintain respect for the dignity and confidentiality of the patient.
- Knowledge of hospice regulations Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and scope of practice.
- Ability to adhere to hospice policies procedures and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Accountability for HIPAA privacy and security standards within the organization.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
Education/Experience & Certificates/Licenses:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Current and active Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) license in Oregon and Washington State.
- 2 years of work experience in hospice palliative care home health long term care or a related healthcare setting.
- Valid Oregon or Washington drivers license and acceptable driving record.
- Current CPR certification.
- Proficiency in reading writing comprehending and speaking English as required for business necessity.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients their families and the interdisciplinary team.
- Critical thinking skills to handle any difficulties or emergencies that may arise during care.
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency with Email and Microsoft O365 Suite
- Ability to operate basic office equipment such as telephones computers fax and copy machines.
Preferred:
- 3 years of hospice experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The Physical Demands and Work Environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
This position is a combination of office-based and field-based work and primarily field-based work. Office-based work is in a climate-controlled office with low to moderate noise level. Field-based work is variable and may include road traffic construction inclement weather as well as other unpredictable addition care is delivered within a patients home setting which could include private home adult family home group home assisted or independent living nursing home and hospital as well as other settings a client considers certain circumstances a staff member may be exposed to communicable diseases and infections other biological hazards and various drugs and chemicals. Due to these potential hazardous exposures you may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in addition to universal precautions. PPE could include but is not limited to gloves gowns masks respirators and goggles.
Travel
This position requires frequent daily travel by car throughout Walla Walla Community Hospices three county service area (Walla Walla Columbia NE Umatilla). Must have a valid drivers license and car insurance.
Occasionally 1-33%:
Crawling Climbing
Keyboarding Grasping Handling
Repetitive Motion/Wrist
Frequently 34-65%:
Sitting Driving
Standing Walking
Kneeling Bending Stooping Twisting
Pushing Pulling
Reaching above shoulders
Carrying/Lifting: 21-50 lbs.
The Physical Demands and Work Environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
This position is a combination of office-based and field-based work and primarily field-based work. Office-based work is in a climate-controlled office with low to moderate noise level. Field-based work is variable and may include road traffic construction inclement weather as well as other unpredictable addition care is delivered within a patients home setting which could include private home adult family home group home assisted or independent living nursing home and hospital as well as other settings a client considers certain circumstances a staff member may be exposed to communicable diseases and infections other biological hazards and various drugs and chemicals. Due to these potential hazardous exposures you may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in addition to universal precautions. PPE could include but is not limited to gloves gowns masks respirators and goggles.
Travel
This position requires frequent daily travel by car throughout Walla Walla Community Hospices three county service area (Walla Walla Columbia NE Umatilla). Must have a valid drivers license and car insurance.
Occasionally 1-33%:
Crawling Climbing
Keyboarding Grasping Handling
Repetitive Motion/Wrist
Frequently 34-65%:
Sitting Driving
Standing Walking
Kneeling Bending Stooping Twisting
Pushing Pulling
Reaching above shoulders
Carrying/Lifting: 21-50 lbs.
Our Culture
Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH) believes our people are our most valuable resource and our most important work is achieving excellence in end-of-life care for the communities we serve. We believe that every individual is responsible for creating a culture of excellence in which we become more than the sum of our parts. It is our hope and expectation that each team member contributes to their full potential wherever and whenever reasonably necessary to accomplish our goals. As an employer we strive to give our best to our team members and expect the same in return.
Mission
Walla Walla Community Hospice exists to provide compassionate care to individuals in the final stages of life and to provide support for their loved ones and caregivers.
Why Join Our Team
Meaningful work providing compassionate care at the end of life.
Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Mission
Walla Walla Community Hospice exists to provide compassionate care to individuals in the final stages of life and to provide support for their loved ones and caregivers.
Why Join Our Team
Meaningful work providing compassionate care at the end of life.
Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Salary and Benefits
- Paid sick leave per WA/OR state requirements
If you are a dedicated aide with a passion for hospice care we encourage you to apply and make a difference in the lives of patients and families!
About Company
Hospice of Grace & Palliative Care is the leading Hospice and Palliative Care provider in Los Angeles. All of our team members are Hospice and Palliative Care certified from their respective organizations.
