Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Hospice Aide

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

Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's geographic location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, of which base pay is just one component.

Salary Range: $20.00/hour - $22.00/hour

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:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Career advancement opportunities
• National & local recognition programs
• Teammate assistance fund

• 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

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