Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Gentiva Hospice • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant provides compassionate, hands-on personal care and emotional support to terminally ill patients in the place they call home, including private residences, assisted living facilities, hospice facilities, long-term care environments, and inpatient units. The role supports patients and families through end-of-life journeys while helping patients remain safe, comfortable, and treated with dignity.

The position involves assisting with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, mobility, meals, and light housekeeping; observing and reporting changes in patients’ conditions; documenting visits; and following infection-control and safety practices. The aide works independently, adapts to changing patient needs, and participates in team meetings and Quality Improvement activities.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must meet applicable state-specific requirements and minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.

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 and 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 work 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 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 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed