Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Gentiva Hospice • Cookeville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who will provide compassionate, hands-on care during end-of-life journeys. The role focuses on bringing comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families. The Hospice Aide will provide essential personal care and emotional support to patients wherever they call home, including private residences, assisted living facilities, or inpatient units. This is a full-time weekday position, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm, with no weekends or holidays required. Gentiva 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 offers compassionate care in the comfort of patients' homes, helping individuals recover from illness, injury, or surgery, and guiding patients and families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of serious or terminal illness. Gentiva is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and provides rewarding careers in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Active CNA license in the state of employment (Required)
• Current CPR certification (Required)
• Driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance (Required)
• Six (6) months of direct patient care experience (Required)
• 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