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Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Gentiva Hospice

Overview

Deliver Comfort. Honor Dignity. Transform Care.

Are you a Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who finds purpose in providing compassionate, hands-on care during life’s most meaningful moments?

We believe every day is an opportunity to bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families facing end-of-life journeys.

We’re currently seeking a dependable, empathetic, and attentive Hospice Aide to provide essential personal care and emotional support to patients wherever they call home—whether that's a private residence, assisted living facility, or inpatient unit. If you're passionate about making a difference when it matters most, we invite you to join our dedicated hospice care team.

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
  • Practice infection control and follow safety protocols at all times
About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

  • Active CNA license in the state of employment (Required)
  • Current CPR certification (Required)
  • Driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance (Required)
  • Six (6) months of direct patient care experience (Required)
  • 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 (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
We Offer

Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):

  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • National & Local Recognition Programs
  • Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
  • Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
  • Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Ready to Make a Difference in Someone’s Daily Life?

Apply now to become part of our Hospice Care team and help patients live safely, comfortably, and with dignity—at home.

Legalese
  • This is a safety-sensitive position
  • Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
  • Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
  • We are proud to be an EEO employer
  • We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location
Gentiva Hospice
Our Company

At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

  • Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
  • Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
  • Home health care: Heartland Home Health
  • Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.

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