Hospice Aide

VitalCaring Group • College Station, TX

5d

About The Position

As a Hospice Aide / CNA at VitalCaring, you provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate hands-on support to hospice patients and their families in the home. The role focuses on presence, empathy, and quality of life during end-of-life care. You provide one-to-one patient care and work alongside RNs, social workers, chaplains, and leadership, following hospice care plans and philosophy.

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 and respect for dignity and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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