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Hospice CNA

Traditions Health · Forsyth, IL · $17.88–$21.13 an hour · Full time

Posted Mar 6, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your experience giving personal care like bathing and dressing in a patient's home.

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on aide experience and can work without a facility around them.

Tell me about a time you felt sad after losing a patient. How did you take care of yourself?

What they are checking: Whether they have healthy ways to handle repeated grief in hospice work.

How do you share observations with your supervising nurse, and what kinds of things do you report?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate changes clearly and know the aide's role in the care team.

Is your state aide certification or competency evaluation current, and do you have reliable transportation for home visits?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the basic federal and state requirements to work as a hospice aide.

What would you do

You arrive and notice the patient has a new red area on their hip. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report changes like possible pressure injuries to the supervising RN right away.

A family member is tearful and asks you how much longer their mother has. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they offer comfort while staying within their role and directing medical questions to the nurse.

You're running behind and still have three visits. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate delays and avoid rushing care in unsafe ways.

About the work

How do you protect a patient's dignity during personal care?

What they are checking: Whether they keep patients covered, explain each step and let them do what they can.

How do you move a patient safely who can barely help you?

What they are checking: Whether they use proper body mechanics and transfer techniques to protect themselves and the patient.

What does a safe and clean environment look like in a patient's home, and what would you fix?

What they are checking: Whether they notice hazards like clutter and infection risks and handle them respectfully.

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The full job description

As published by Traditions Health.

The Care Team, in partnership with Traditions Health is seeking a new CNA to join our growing Hospice Team in Decatur! What Can Traditions Health Offer? · Work/Life Balance · Competitive Pay and Benefits · Supportive Senior Staff · Autonomy · More Time to Care for Your Patients Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient/client in his or her place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with the patient/client and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Job Qualifications : Education : High School Diploma Preferred. Licensure : Must have a current driver’s license. Experience : At least one year experience preferred as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home or home health agency. Must have successfully completed a State-established or other training and competency evaluation program that meets State and Federal requirements, or a competency evaluation program that meets State and Federal requirements, or a State licensure program that meets State and Federal requirements for aide training and competency evaluation. An individual is not considered to have completed a training and competency evaluation program, or a competency evaluation program if, since the individuals most recent completion of this program(s), there has been a continuous period of 24 consecutive months during none of which the individual furnished home health aide services described in 42CFR 409.45 for compensation. Skills : Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other Agency staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Proof of current CPR. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test. Transportation : Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance. Environmental and Working Conditions : Works in patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases; Ability to work a flexible schedule; Ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Physical and Mental Effort : Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient/client needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home. Essential Functions : • Provides direct patient/client care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care. • Provides necessary skills to assist patients/clients with safe transfers and ambulation per Agency policy. • Appropriately reports changes and documents pertinent information and care rendered to patients/clients to ensure continuity of care. • Practices accepted infection control principles. Provides a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. • Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication to patients/clients, their families, and other employees. • Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients/clients and their privacy and property. • Provides skills necessary to assist patients/clients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake. • Contributes to the management and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrates effective time management skills. • Provides skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to Agency policy. • Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by attending 12 hours of in-services per year. • Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Traditions Health is highly invested in not only your overall health, but also your future. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our employees. Benefits for eligible employees include: • Full range of health insurance-medical (BCBS with 3 medical plan options), dental & vision. • Health Savings Account with employer contribution • Company sponsored life insurance • Supplemental life insurance • Short and long-term disability insurance • Accident & Critical Illness • Employee Assistant Program • Generous PTO (that increases with your tenure) • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match • Mileage reimbursement • Continuing education opportunities We aspires to maintain a market competitive, internally equitable, and performance-based rewards program in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This philosophy includes to pay commensurate with experience, skills, competencies, and individual performance. Traditions Health is becoming The Care Team, aligning with a leading provider of hospice care, committed to providing the best possible care to their patients and families, and employees. Candidates selected for this position will transition to employment with The Care Team effective January 1, 2026. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, supported by The Care Team values, resources, and commitment to caring for the communities we serve . At The Care Team, our purpose has always been clear: to deliver exceptional hospice care that brings comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and their families wherever they call home. Since our founding in 2015, we have grown to be a leading provider of hospice services in Michigan, with locations throughout the state and additional presence in Indiana and Pennsylvania. Our exceptional Care Team members are the heart of what we do and include incredible nurses, medical social workers, aides, chaplains, and dedicated volunteers who work together to support both patients and their families. We believe that every person deserves to be cared for with compassion, respect, and excellence during life’s most tender moments. That belief is what unites us and makes our work so meaningful. For more information, visit tctcares.com Careers : We are always looking for Top Talent to join our trusted team at Traditions Health, where you will make a difference in the lives of your patients, co-workers, and the communities you serve. Apply now to connect with a recruiter to learn more about our opportunities. Compensation Range: $17.88 - $21.13 Traditions Health is highly invested in not only your overall health, but also your future. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our employees. Benefits for eligible employees include: • Full range of health insurance-medical (BCBS with 3 medical plan options), dental & vision. • Health Savings Account with employer contribution • Company sponsored life insurance • Supplemental life insurance • Short and long-term disability insurance • Accident & Critical Illness • Employee Assistant Program • Generous PTO (that increases with your tenure) • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match • Mileage reimbursement • Continuing education opportunities Traditions’ Health aspires to maintain a market competitive, internally equitable, and performance-based rewards program in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This philosophy includes to pay commensurate with experience, skills, competencies, and individual performance. Equal Employment Opportunity: Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic.

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