Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Overview

We are seeking a dependable, empathetic, and attentive Hospice Aide to provide essential personal care and emotional support to terminally ill patients in their homes, assisted‑living facilities, or inpatient units. This role is focused on bringing comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families during end‑of‑life journeys.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care to terminally ill patients.
• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, and toileting.
• Support safe mobility, including the 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.
• Practice infection control and follow safety protocols at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active CNA license in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and insurance.
• At least 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 (not required):

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full‑time).
• Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program.
• Generous paid time off plus seven paid holidays.
• Wellness programs (telemedicine, diabetes management, joint & spine concierge care).
• Education support and tuition assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN).
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits (pet, critical illness, accident, long‑term care).
• Teammate assistance fund.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• National and local recognition programs.