Hospice Aide - PRN

VitalCaring Group • Lafayette, LA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCaring is seeking a Hospice Aide / CNA to provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate hands-on care to hospice patients and their families in patients’ homes. The role focuses on presence, empathy, and supporting quality of life during end-of-life care. The aide works alongside registered nurses, social workers, chaplains, and leadership in a team-based care model.

The Hospice Aide supports patients with daily living activities, comfort and mobility needs, and basic care tasks. The role also includes respite support for caregivers, light housekeeping, observing and reporting changes in condition, timely documentation, and respectful communication with patients, families, and care-team members. Care is aligned with the hospice philosophy of comfort rather than cure and honors each patient’s preferences, routines, and cultural needs.

Requirements

• Completion of state-required Hospice Aide/CNA training; CNA certification if required by 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 with respect for dignity and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Support 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, focused on comfort rather than cure.
• Honor patient preferences, routines, and cultural needs.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Communicate compassionately and professionally with patients, families, and team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in every interaction.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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