Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
About The Position
Gentiva Hospice is seeking a dependable, empathetic, and attentive Hospice Aide 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, comfortably, and with dignity while supporting families through end-of-life care. The position involves direct patient care, assistance with daily living activities and mobility, observation and documentation of changes in condition, and participation in team meetings and Quality Improvement activities. The employee must follow infection-control and safety protocols. This is a safety-sensitive position.
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 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 patients 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
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time).
- Wellness programs and resources.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off (PTO); full-time benefits also include seven paid holidays.
- FMLA, ADA, and other federal and state-required leaves.
- Short-term and long-term disability; company-paid long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution.
- Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program.
- Cell phone reimbursement for eligible roles.
- Short-term incentive for eligible roles.
- Tuition reimbursement and education support.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs).
- Career advancement opportunities.
- National and local recognition programs.
- Teammate Assistance Fund.
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
- Voluntary benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage.
- Wellness programs include telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
