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 wherever they call home, including private residences, assisted living facilities, and inpatient units. The role helps patients live safely and comfortably while honoring their dignity during end-of-life care. The aide assists with hygiene, grooming, toileting, mobility, meals, and light housekeeping; observes and reports changes in patients’ conditions; documents visits; and contributes to team meetings and Quality Improvement activities. The position requires infection-control practices, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work independently while adapting to changing patient needs.
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 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 and local recognition programs.
- Teammate Assistance Fund.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program for full-time employees.
- Paid time off and seven paid holidays for full-time employees.
- Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care, for full-time employees.
- Education support and tuition assistance for full-time employees.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs) for full-time employees.
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
- Voluntary benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage, for full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
