Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
About The Position
Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, is seeking a dependable, empathetic, and attentive Hospice Aide to provide essential personal care and emotional support to terminally ill patients wherever they call home, including private residences, assisted living facilities, and inpatient units. The role focuses on providing comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families facing end-of-life journeys. The Hospice Aide works independently while adapting to changing patient needs, documenting visits, observing and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, and participating in team meetings and Quality Improvement activities. This is a safety-sensitive position. Compensation is $16.00–$19.00; pay may vary based on factors including location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, and internal and department equity.
Requirements
- Active CNA license in the state of employment.
- Current CPR certification.
- Driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance.
- Six months of direct patient care experience.
- 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 experience 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
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time).
- Wellness program and resources.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- FMLA, ADA, and other federal and state-required leaves.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution.
- Mileage reimbursement or fleet car/vehicle program.
- Cell phone reimbursement for eligible roles.
- Short-term incentive for eligible roles.
- Tuition reimbursement and education support.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- National and local recognition programs.
- Teammate Assistance Fund.
- Seven paid holidays (full-time).
- Wellness programs including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs).
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary benefits including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
