Hospice Care Aide - Certified Nursing Assistant

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

Are you a compassionate Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking to provide supportive, hands-on care during life's most significant moments? Every day, we create opportunities to bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families navigating end-of-life journeys. We invite you to be part of our dedicated hospice care team.

What You Will Do as a Hospice Aide:

• Provide essential personal care to terminally ill patients.
• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, and toileting needs.
• Support safe mobility, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs.
• Help with meal preparation, feeding, and light housekeeping.
• Observe and report any changes in the patients’ physical or mental condition.
• Offer emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of each visit.
• Attend team meetings and engage in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives.
• Practice infection control and adhere to safety protocols consistently.

About You: What You Bring:

• Active CNA license in the state of employment (Required).
• Current CPR certification (Required).
• Driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance (Required).
• Six 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:

• 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 be a vital 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

At Gentiva, we take pride in providing compassionate care wherever our patients call home. As a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, we have nearly 600 locations across 38 states, staffed by thousands of dedicated clinicians.

With our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, we are committed to delivering care that supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Join us and be recognized for inspiring achievements in a warm and collaborative environment.