Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Gentiva Hospice•Columbus, OH

16h

About The Position

Gentiva is seeking a dependable, empathetic, and attentive Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant to provide 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 helping patients live safely and comfortably with dignity while supporting their families through end-of-life care. This is a safety-sensitive position. Compensation is $18–$22 per hour, with pay potentially varying based on factors such as location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, and department equity. 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 in home settings, hospice facilities, or long-term care environments, and be able to work independently, adapt to changing patient needs, and handle emotionally challenging situations with compassion and patience. Experience in home health, hospice, palliative care, oncology, or other listed clinical settings is preferred but not required. Gentiva offers benefits for full-time and per-diem hospice associates, with additional benefits for full-time associates. The company describes itself as a national provider of hospice, palliative, home health, and advanced illness management services, with nearly 600 locations across 38 states.

Requirements

Active CNA license in the state of employment (required).
Current CPR certification (required).
Driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance (required).
At least 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 conditions.
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.

Benefits

401(k) with company match.
Career advancement opportunities.
National and local recognition programs.
Teammate Assistance Fund.
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 for ASN-to-BSN and BSN-to-MSN programs 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 benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage, for full-time associates.