Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
About the job
- An active CNA license or certification in the state of employment is required.
- Current CPR certification must be maintained.
- Comfort and sensitivity working with terminally ill patients and their families are required.
- A calm, dependable presence under emotionally demanding circumstances is required.
- Strong attention to detail in observation and documentation is required.
- A valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally for patient visits are required.
- Provide personal care with dignity, comfort, and respect.
- Attend to patient needs and requests promptly and compassionately.
- Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, as directed.
- Observe patients and report changes to the care team accurately and in a timely manner.
- Communicate with patients and families in a positive, ethical, and confidential manner.
- Maintain thorough documentation in line with organizational standards.
- Uphold the hospice philosophy with professionalism and compassion.
- One or more years of hospice, home health, or related organization experience is preferred.
About the company
Transitions Care provides specialized end-of-life care, including hospice, palliative care, and chronic-illness management. It operates a 24/7, patient-centered care model delivered by interdisciplinary teams (physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, chaplains, and volunteers) to create individualized care plans. Care is offered in homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals, with additional services such as music, massage, pet therapy, and bereavement support. Compared with competitors, Transitions Care emphasizes a continuous, full-spectrum approach across care settings, strong personalized planning, and a focus on comfort, dignity, and emotional/spiritual well-being, supported by a combination of Medicare/Medicaid/private payer revenue and strategic growth through organic expansion and acquisitions. The company’s goal is to help patients experience their final life stages with comfort and dignity while supporting families through bereavement and ongoing care needs.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The 2025 areas map shows active operations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
- Its 2022 Ohio entry and Michigan acquisition prove repeated inorganic growth execution.
- Hospice demand remains structurally supported by aging populations and family preference for home care.
What critics are saying
- Medicare Part A drives revenue; reimbursement cuts would hit margins fast in 2026.
- Cross-state expansion raises survey, licensing, and integration risk across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio.
- A serious CMS citation or fraud probe could cripple referrals and threaten viability.
What makes Transitions Care unique
- Transitions Care runs 24/7 interdisciplinary hospice and palliative teams across care settings.
- Its 2022 Cardinal Hospice deal expanded Michigan coverage and added palliative-primary care adjacency.
- The company blends routine, continuous, inpatient, and respite hospice under one Midwest brand.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation