Hospice Aide

VitalCaring Group • Covington, LA

3d

About The Position

VitalCaring is seeking a Hospice Aide / CNA to provide compassionate, comfort-focused care to patients and families in their homes. The role centers on preserving patients’ comfort, dignity, and quality of life through hands-on assistance, attentive observation, and respectful support for patients’ preferences, routines, and cultural needs.

The Hospice Aide works alongside an interdisciplinary team that includes RNs, social workers, chaplains, and leadership. The aide follows care plans, documents services accurately and promptly, reports changes in patient condition to the RN/Case Manager, and communicates professionally with patients, families, and team members. The position also provides respite support to caregivers and families and requires travel between patient homes.

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 daily living activities, including 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, focusing 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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