Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
About The Position
The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (Hospice Aide) provides compassionate, hands-on personal care and emotional support to terminally ill patients in the place they call home, which may be a private residence, assisted living facility, hospice facility, or inpatient unit. The role supports patients and families through end-of-life care while helping patients live safely, comfortably, and with dignity. The aide assists with hygiene, grooming, toileting, mobility, meals, and light housekeeping; observes and reports changes in patients’ physical or mental condition; and documents visits accurately and promptly. The position also involves 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 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 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.
- 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 & 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
