Hospice Aide (Southside/Homecare)

Community Hospice & Palliative Care•Jacksonville, FL

23d

About The Position

The Hospice Aide provides compassionate, hands-on personal care to terminally ill patients in various settings. The aide supports patient comfort, dignity, and safety while following the established plan of care. The role includes direct care tasks, assisting with mobility, and supporting family caregivers, with flexibility to work weekends and holidays and across different care sites as needed. The position requires adherence to hospice regulations, accurate and timely documentation, reporting patient condition changes to a licensed nurse, maintaining confidentiality, participating in interdisciplinary meetings and required sessions, and completing at least 12 hours of job-specific training annually. Other duties may be assigned. Employment is at-will and this description is not an exhaustive list of duties or requirements.

Requirements

Understanding of personal care principles and hospice care standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the state of Florida.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Valid Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Required immunizations and screenings, such as TB, Hepatitis, and Flu.
Clearance for communicable diseases prior to patient contact.
Reliable transportation and ability to shift work locations.
Accessible contact phone number for scheduling flexibility.
Compliance with continuing education and professional development policies.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of six months of relevant experience preferred.
Experience in hospice or terminal care strongly preferred.
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care services in accordance with the plan of care and hospice regulations.
Assist with patient ambulation and exercise routines.
Perform basic procedures as directed by licensed clinicians.
Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition to a licensed nurse.
Complete timely and accurate documentation according to policy.
Educate family members or caregivers on proper patient care techniques.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other required sessions.
Complete a minimum of 12 hours of job-specific training annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.