Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Heartland Hospice•Portage, MI

About The Position

Heartland Hospice is seeking a dependable, empathetic, and attentive Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant 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 is focused on bringing comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families facing end-of-life journeys. The Hospice Aide provides direct personal care, supports daily living activities and safe mobility, helps with meals and light housekeeping, and offers emotional support to patients and families. The position also includes documenting visits, reporting changes in patient condition, attending team meetings, participating in Quality Improvement activities, and following infection-control and safety protocols. This is a safety-sensitive position.

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 activities.
Practice infection control and follow safety protocols.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
401(k) with company match.
Career advancement opportunities.
National and local recognition programs.
Teammate Assistance Fund.
For full-time employees: 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.
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.