Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Employer: Gentiva. **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 + Practiceinfection 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 r