Hospice Aide

VitalCaring Group • College Station, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCaring is seeking a Hospice Aide / CNA to provide compassionate, comfort-focused care to hospice patients in their homes. The role centers on supporting patients’ dignity and quality of life through hands-on assistance, attentive communication, and respect for individual preferences, routines, and cultural needs. The aide works with patients and families and alongside RNs, social workers, chaplains, and leadership as part of a team-based care model.

The Hospice Aide assists with activities of daily living and comfort measures, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and documents care accurately and promptly. The position also includes light housekeeping, respite support for caregivers and families, and travel between patient homes. Care follows the hospice philosophy of comfort rather than cure, with confidentiality and ethical standards maintained in every interaction.

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 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.
• Support care aligned with the hospice philosophy, focused on comfort rather than cure.
• Honor patient preferences, routines, and cultural needs.
• Document care accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate compassionately and professionally with patients, families, and team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in every interaction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed