Hospice Aide, CNA - Full Time

Gentiva Hospice•New Castle, PA

22h

About The Position

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a dependable, empathetic, and attentive Hospice Aide to provide personal care and emotional support to terminally ill patients wherever they live or receive care, including private residences, assisted living facilities, hospice facilities, and inpatient units. The role focuses on helping patients experience comfort, dignity, and peace, while supporting their families during end-of-life care. The aide provides hands-on assistance with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, mobility, meals, and light housekeeping; observes and reports changes in patients’ physical or mental condition; and documents visits accurately and promptly. The position also involves providing emotional support, participating in team meetings and Quality Improvement activities, and following infection-control and safety protocols. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits, and applicable state-specific requirements must be met.

Requirements

Active CNA license in the state of employment.
Current CPR certification.
Driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance.
Six months of direct patient care experience.
Comfort working in home settings, hospice facilities, or long-term care environments.
Demonstrated compassion, patience, and ability to handle emotional situations.
Willingness to work independently and adapt to changing patient needs.
Meet applicable state-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in home health, hospice, palliative care, or oncology.
Prior work in hospital nursing, ICU, geriatrics, med-surg, ER, telemetry, or nursing homes.
Exposure to end-of-life care, wound care, or admissions support.

Responsibilities

Provide direct personal care to terminally ill patients.
Assist patients with personal hygiene, grooming, and toileting.
Support safe mobility, including use of walkers and wheelchairs.
Help with meal preparation, feeding, and light housekeeping.
Observe and report changes in patients’ physical or mental condition.
Offer emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of visits.
Attend team meetings and participate in Quality Improvement (QI) activities.
Practice infection control and follow safety protocols at all times.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
401(k) with company match.
Career advancement opportunities.
National and local recognition programs.
Teammate Assistance Fund.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program.
Generous paid time off and seven paid holidays.
Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care.
Education support and tuition assistance, including ASN-to-BSN and BSN-to-MSN support.
Free continuing education units (CEUs).
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage.