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 helping patients live safely, comfortably, and with dignity while supporting their families during end-of-life journeys. The position requires an active CNA license in the state of employment, current CPR certification, a driver’s license and reliable insured vehicle, and 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. The stated salary range is $20.15 to $23.70 per hour. The posting describes full-time benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement matching; wellness resources; disability coverage; education support; and other benefits. Some benefits are limited to eligible roles or full-time employees.
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 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 the 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
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 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 for full-time employees.
- 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
