Hospice Aide

VitalCaring Group • Tupelo, MS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCaring is hiring a Hospice Aide/CNA to provide compassionate, comfort-focused end-of-life care in patients’ homes. The position serves the southern territory, including Lee, Itawamba, Monroe, and Chickasaw Counties. The aide provides hands-on support for daily living, comfort, dignity, and quality of life, while collaborating with RNs, social workers, chaplains, leadership, patients, and families. The role also includes documenting care, communicating changes in patient condition, and respecting patient preferences, routines, cultural needs, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

VitalCaring describes its work as purpose-driven, with one-to-one patient care and a supportive team-based model. Founded in 2021, the company provides home health and hospice services and has more than 100 locations nationwide.

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.
• A patient-first mindset and respect for dignity and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with 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 the hospice philosophy of 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 in all interactions.
• Travel between patient homes in the assigned southern territory.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Pharmacy benefits.
• Virtual and mental health support.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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