Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Heartland Hospice • Wichita, KS

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, is seeking a dependable, empathetic, and attentive Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential personal care and emotional support to terminally ill patients. The role focuses on delivering comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families during end-of-life journeys, offering compassionate, hands-on care wherever patients call home, including private residences, assisted living facilities, or inpatient units. Heartland Hospice is a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, operating nearly 600 locations across 38 states. The company is dedicated to helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery at home and guiding patients and families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of serious illness or terminal diagnoses. With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, the organization offers rewarding careers in a collaborative environment that recognizes achievements and celebrates kindness.

Requirements

• Active CNA license in the state of employment
• Current CPR certification
• Driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance
• Six (6) months of direct patient care experience
• Comfortable working in home settings, hospice facilities, or long-term care environments
• Demonstrated compassion, patience, and ability to handle emotional situations
• Willingness to work independently and adapt to changing patient needs

Nice To Haves

• Experience in home health, hospice, palliative care, or oncology
• Prior roles in hospital nursing, ICU, geriatrics, med-surg, ER, telemetry, or nursing homes
• Exposure to end-of-life care, wound care, or admissions support

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care to terminally ill patients
• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, and toileting
• Support safe mobility, including use of walkers and wheelchairs
• Help with meal preparation, feeding, and light housekeeping
• Observe and report changes in the patient’s physical or mental condition
• Offer emotional and psychological support to patients and families
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of visits
• Attend team meetings and participate in Quality Improvement (QI) activities
• Practice infection control and follow safety protocols at all times

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

What This Job Offers

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