Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
About The Position
The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (Hospice Aide) provides compassionate, hands-on personal care and emotional support to terminally ill patients in the setting where they live or receive care, including private residences, assisted living facilities, and inpatient units. The role supports patients and families through end-of-life journeys while promoting comfort, safety, peace, and dignity. The position 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. Candidates should be comfortable working independently in home, hospice, or long-term care environments and responding compassionately to emotional situations and changing patient needs. Experience in home health, hospice, palliative care, oncology, or related nursing settings is preferred but not required. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits and, where applicable, state-specific requirements.
Requirements
- Active CNA license in the state of employment.
- Current CPR certification.
- Driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance.
- At least 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 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
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
- Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program
- Paid time off and seven paid holidays
- Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care
- Education support and tuition assistance
- 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
