Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant – Hospice Aide
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: $19–$20 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Location: Santa Fe, NM

Luna Del Valle Hospice – Honoring Life with Compassionate Care

Who We Are
Luna Del Valle Hospice is a proudly local, nurse-led hospice agency based in Albuquerque, NM. Our team is committed to providing thoughtful, respectful end-of-life care across our state—especially in underserved areas. Built on a foundation of empathy and integrity, our mission is to serve patients and families with excellence, dignity, and compassion.

We are currently welcoming Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team in a part-time capacity. Whether your background is in hospitals, assisted living, or private care, we invite you to explore hospice work that truly makes a difference.

About the Role
As a Hospice Aide with LDV Hospice, you will work closely with our nurses and interdisciplinary team to deliver hands-on care, emotional support, and comfort to patients during their end-of-life journey. You’ll support physical, emotional, and practical needs with compassion and professionalism.

Key Duties Include:

• Assisting with hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing

• Helping with mobility, transfers, and patient positioning

• Providing companionship and emotional reassurance to patients and families

• Assisting with exercises and mobility techniques under professional supervision

• Helping patients take self-administered medications under RN guidance

• Performing light housekeeping duties essential to the patient’s comfort

• Documenting all care activities and reporting notable changes

• Attending care team meetings and contributing to care planning

• Following personalized care instructions from supervising clinicians

• Maintaining strict confidentiality and safety standards at all times

Minimum Requirements:

• Current CNA license in the state of New Mexico

• Completion of an approved CNA training or evaluation program

• Listed in good standing on the New Mexico Nurse Aide Registry

• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation

• Respectful, empathetic approach to patient care

• Ability to assist with lifting, mobility, and repositioning

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Not listed on the OIG Exclusion List

Preferred Experience:

• One year of experience in CNA, hospice aide, or similar caregiving roles

• Familiarity with elderly and terminal patient care

Additional Expectations:

• Occasional participation in an on-call rotation may be necessary

• Must be self-directed and able to manage field-based responsibilities

• Willingness to attend trainings and stay current with hospice practices

Why Work With LDV Hospice?

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Supportive, team-focused atmosphere

• No night or weekend shifts unless voluntarily scheduled

• Opportunity to form meaningful connections without the pressure of hospital demands

• Be part of a mission that serves our local New Mexico community

Join Our Team
If you’re a CNA looking for more than just a job—if you're seeking a role where you can make a lasting impact— Luna Del Valle Hospice welcomes you. We’d love to learn more about your background and how you can grow with us.

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