Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Hospice--Harrisburg, PA
How this pay compares
This posting states $24 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $21 an hour, the middle half $19.50–$23, across 268 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $21.44 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
⭐ CNA Jobs That Feel Different - In the Best Way
If you are a Certified Nursing Assistant looking for a role where you can slow down, connect with patients, and provide meaningful care, this is the opportunity you’ve been searching for.
At Morning Star Hospice , our CNAs are trusted caregivers and essential members of the interdisciplinary team. You’ll have the support, schedule stability, and patient focus that many healthcare environments simply cannot offer.
Hospital CNAs, agency CNAs, long-term care CNAs, and home health CNAs are strongly encouraged to apply.
💰 Pay & Benefits
- Competitive CNA pay (Up to $24 per hour)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Mileage reimbursement (when applicable)
- Consistent full-time schedule
- Supportive leadership team
📌 CNA Job Summary
The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care in homes and facility settings, supporting comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals receiving hospice services.
This role partners closely with nurses and the hospice interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.
🩺 CNA Responsibilities
- Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Support safe transfers and mobility
- Observe and report changes in patient condition
- Document care accurately
- Provide emotional support to patients and families
- Maintain a clean, safe care environment
- Protect patient dignity and privacy
✅ CNA Requirements
- Active Pennsylvania Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
- CPR certification
- Ability to travel locally
- Strong communication skills
- Compassionate and dependable
- Experience preferred: hospice, hospital, long-term care, home health, or staffing agency
🌟 Why CNAs Choose Hospice
Many CNAs transition into hospice after experiencing burnout in high-ratio environments.
Hospice allows you to:
✔ Care for fewer patients
✔ Build real relationships
✔ Work with a supportive clinical team
✔ Focus on comfort instead of constant tasks
It’s the kind of care most clinicians hoped healthcare would be.
From Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care
Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care hires nursing assistants, nurses and allied health staff in Hanover, Harrisburg and other towns in Pennsylvania.
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