CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Office Location: Gainesville
Coverage area: Southern Gainesville, Hawthorne, Micanopy, Archer

Schedule: FT Monday - Friday 8a-5p. NO Weekends or Holidays

Are you a CNA looking for a new opportunity? 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, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today! 

How YOU will benefit 

• Provide 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families 

• Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options 

• Less time on your feet compared to other settings 

• Ability to work independently while also having team support  

• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company  

Benefits and Perks for You!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance  

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)  

• Tuition discounts & reimbursement  

• 401(k) with company match  

• Generous PTO  
• Mileage reimbursement

• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!  

*Benefits may vary by employment status 

Responsibilities

As a Hospice CNA You will: 

• 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
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• Ability to work with little direct supervision
• Ability to handle death/dying
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good Organizational Skills