Hospice CNA - Full Time

About the role

Enhabit Hospice Nursing Aides assist with personal care for hospice patients, including changing bedding and clothing, bathing, oral hygiene, hair washing, and keeping wound dressings clean and dry. They may also instruct family members on basic health‑care routines and regularly consult with supervising registered nurses to keep the hospice team apprised of patient progress and family needs.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off for full‑time employees
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Incentive bonus opportunities
• Continuing education and scholarship opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as changing bedding, clothing, and bathing hospice patients.
• Assist with hygienic routines including brushing teeth, washing hair, and maintaining clean, dry wound dressings.
• Instruct family members on basic health‑care tasks for their terminally ill relatives.
• Consult regularly with supervising registered nurses to report patient progression and family needs.

Qualifications

Must meet one of the following requirements:

• At least one year of full‑time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility); or
• One year of experience within the last five years in direct client care in a home health or hospice setting.

Additional qualifications:

• Registered and in good standing on the nurse aide registry in the state of employment.
• Basic technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.

Education and Experience Requirements (State‑Specific)

• Alaska – Must hold a home health aide certificate.
• Alabama – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Arkansas – May be a nursing student who has demonstrated competency in basic nursing skills with documentation from the director or dean.
• Arizona – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Colorado – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Connecticut – Must hold a certified nursing assistant (CNA) certificate.
• Delaware – Must have completed one year in an approved facility, or 75 hours of instruction with practicum and supervision, or be a student nurse who completed clinical practicum.
• Florida – Must hold a home health aide certificate.
• Georgia – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Idaho – Must hold a CNA certificate.
• Illinois – Must hold a CNA certificate.
• Indiana – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Kansas – Must hold a home health aide certificate.
• Kentucky – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Louisiana – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Maryland – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Massachusetts – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Mississippi – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Missouri – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Montana – Must hold a home health aide certificate.
• Nevada – Must hold a CNA certificate.
• New Mexico – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• North Carolina – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Ohio – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Oklahoma – Must hold a CNA certificate.
• Oregon – Must hold a CNA certificate.
• Pennsylvania – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Rhode Island – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• South Carolina – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Tennessee – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Texas – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Utah – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Virginia – No additional state‑specified requirements.
• Washington – Must hold a home health aide certificate.
• Wyoming – Must hold a home health aide certificate.

Additional Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Automobile liability insurance as required by law.
• Dependable transportation in good working condition.
• Ability to safely drive in all weather conditions.
• Completion of training and competency evaluation in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Current CPR certification.