Job Description

**Overview**



**Deliver Comfort. Honor Dignity. Transform Care.**



Are you a 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.



**What You’ll Do as a Hospice Aide:**



+ 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 or more of direct patient care experience (Preferred)

+ 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

ReqID: 2026-132522
Category: Home Health Aides/CNAs
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice

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