Hospice Aide

VitalCaring Group • Tupelo, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCaring is seeking a Hospice Aide / CNA to provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to hospice patients and their families in their homes. The position serves the southern territory, including Lee, Itawamba, Monroe, and Chickasaw Counties. The aide provides hands-on assistance with daily living and comfort-focused care, supports caregivers, observes and reports changes in patient condition, documents care, and collaborates with patients, families, and the hospice team. Care is guided by the hospice philosophy and prioritizes comfort and quality of life.

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 and 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 aligned with 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

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