CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
About the role
Haven Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Hospice CNA to join our team in Gainesville, FL. Our hospice CNAs provide dignity, comfort, and support at a critical time in people’s lives. If you're ready to work in a supportive, full-time environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Personal Care: Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and repositioning.
- Monitor & Report: Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition.
- Mobility: Assist with ambulation, transfers, ROM exercises, and safe equipment use.
- Medication Assistance: Help with self-administered medications per state regulations.
- Emotional Support: Offer companionship and comfort to patients and families.
- Light Housekeeping: Change linens, assist with meals, and maintain a clean space.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
- Team Participation: Collaborate with hospice interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Meet the training requirements of the state of practice.
- Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care.
- Must be 18+ years of age.
- Complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, 16 of the 75 hours of classroom must be complete prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
- Understand hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
- Able to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
- Able to work with little direct supervision.
- Able to handle death/dying.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Good Organizational Skills.
About Our Line of Business
We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. At Haven Hospice, we are committed to bringing high-quality care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We are an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services and are proud to have many dedicated health care professionals on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning, and a chance to make a positive impact from day one.
Additional Job Information
This position is subject to a Level 2 background screening. For more information on the Florida state background screening process and standards, please access and review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.