Hospice Aide, CNA - Full Time
Gentiva · Pittsburgh, PA · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
We believe every day is an opportunity to bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families facing end-of-life journeys.
Essential Functions
- 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 (QI) activities
- P practice infection control and follow safety protocols at all times
Qualifications
- Active CNA license in the state of employment
- Current CPR certification
- Driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance
- Six (6) months of direct patient care experience
- Comfortable 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
Preferred Background
- 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