Hospice Aide

VitalCaring Group • Las Vegas, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCaring is seeking a Hospice Aide / CNA to provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate hands-on care to hospice patients and support their families in the home. The role focuses on end-of-life care aligned with the hospice philosophy of comfort rather than cure, while honoring each patient’s preferences, routines, and cultural needs. The aide works with patients one-to-one and collaborates with RNs, social workers, chaplains, leadership, families, and other team members.

The position includes helping patients with daily living activities, mobility, comfort measures, and basic care; providing light housekeeping and respite support; observing and reporting changes to the RN/Case Manager; and documenting care accurately and promptly. The aide is expected to communicate professionally and compassionately and maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

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 with 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 consistent 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.
• Travel between patient homes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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.
• Ongoing training and development.

What This Job Offers

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