Hospice Aide

VitalCaring Group • Waxahachie, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCaring is seeking a Hospice Aide/CNA to provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to hospice patients and their families in patients’ homes. The role focuses on hands-on assistance, emotional support, and quality of life in accordance with the hospice philosophy of comfort rather than cure. The aide works alongside RNs, social workers, chaplains, and leadership, and supports patients and caregivers while respecting individual preferences, routines, and cultural needs.

Requirements

• Completion of state-required Hospice Aide/CNA training; CNA certification if required by the state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to follow care plans, document clearly, and communicate effectively.
• Comfort working with end-of-life patients and families.
• Strong empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between patient homes.
• Patient-first mindset and respect for dignity and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Support patient comfort through repositioning, mobility assistance, and skin integrity care.
• Provide light housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Offer respite support to caregivers and families.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the RN/Case Manager.
• Assist with vital signs and basic care tasks as directed.
• Provide care aligned with hospice philosophy and focused on comfort rather than cure.
• Honor patient preferences, routines, and cultural needs.
• Document care accurately and promptly.
• Communicate compassionately and professionally with patients, families, and team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Travel between patient homes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pharmacy benefits.
• Virtual and mental health support.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings account (HSA).
• Supplemental health and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee referral program.
• Prepaid legal plans.
• Identity theft protection.
• Generous paid time off.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Ongoing training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed