Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Gentiva Hospice • Elizabeth City, NC

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About The Position

The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant provides compassionate, hands-on personal care and emotional support to terminally ill patients in the place they call home. Care settings may include private residences, assisted living facilities, hospice facilities, or inpatient units. The role supports patient comfort, safety, dignity, and quality of life while assisting families during end-of-life journeys.

The position is safety-sensitive and requires an active CNA license in the state of employment, current CPR certification, a driver’s license, a reliable insured vehicle, and at least six months of direct patient care experience. The aide works independently, adapts to changing patient needs, documents visits, reports changes in condition, and participates in team meetings and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• Active CNA license in the state of employment (required).
• Current CPR certification (required).
• Driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance (required).
• Six months of direct patient care experience (required).
• Comfort 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 patients’ 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 and local recognition programs.
• Teammate Assistance Fund.
• For full-time associates: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• For full-time associates: mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program.
• For full-time associates: generous paid time off and seven paid holidays.
• For full-time associates: wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care.
• For full-time associates: education support and tuition assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN).
• For full-time associates: free continuing education units (CEUs).
• For full-time associates: company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• For full-time associates: voluntary pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care benefits.

What This Job Offers

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