Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Job description

Overview

nDeliver Comfort. Honor Dignity. Transform Care.

nAre you a Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who finds purpose in providing compassionate, hands-on care during life’s most meaningful moments?

nWe believe every day is an opportunity to bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families facing end-of-life journeys.

nWe’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.

nEssential Functions

nnnProvide direct personal care to terminally ill patients

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nnAssist with personal hygiene, grooming, and toileting

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nnSupport safe mobility, including use of walkers and wheelchairs

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nnHelp with meal preparation, feeding, and light housekeeping

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nnObserve and report changes in the patient’s physical or mental condition

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nnOffer emotional and psychological support to patients and families

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nnMaintain accurate and timely documentation of visits

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nnAttend team meetings and participate in Quality Improvement (QI) activities

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nnPracticeinfection control and follow safety protocols at all times

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n nAbout You

nQualifications – What You’ll Bring:

nnnActive CNA license in the state of employment (Required)

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nnCurrent CPR certification (Required)

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nnDriver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance (Required)

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nnSix (6) months of direct patient care experience (Required)

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nnComfortable working in home settings, hospice facilities, or long-term care environments

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nnDemonstrated compassion, patience, and ability to handle emotional situations

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nnWillingness to work independently and adapt to changing patient needs

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n nPreferred Background (Not Required):

nnnExperience in home health, hospice, palliative care, or oncology

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nnPrior roles in hospital nursing, ICU, geriatrics, med-surg, ER, telemetry, or nursing homes

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nnExposure to end-of-life care, wound care, or admissions support

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n nCompensation 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.

nSalary Range: $18.00/hour - $22.00/hour

nFull-Time Employee Benefits

nnnMedical, Dental & Vision

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nnWellness Program & Resources

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nn401(k) with Company Match

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nnPaid Time Off (PTO)

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nnFMLA, ADA, and other federal and state-required leaves

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nnShort-Term & Long-Term Disability

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nnHealth Savings Account (HSA) Contribution

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nnMileage Reimbursement or Fleet Car Program

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nnCell Phone Reimbursement (eligible roles)

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nnShort-Term Incentive (eligible roles)

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nnTuition Reimbursement

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n nWe Offer

nBenefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):

nnnCompetitive Pay

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nn401(k) with Company Match

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nnCareer Advancement Opportunities

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nnNational & Local Recognition Programs

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nnTeammate Assistance Fund

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n nAdditional Full-Time Benefits:

nnnMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance

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nnMileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

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nnGenerous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

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nnWellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)

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nnEducation Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)

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nnFree Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

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nnCompany-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

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nnVoluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

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n nReady to Make a Difference in Someone’s Daily Life?

nApply now to become part of our Hospice Care team and help patients live safely, comfortably, and with dignity—at home.

nLegalese

nnnThis is a safety-sensitive position

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nnEmployee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

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nnWhere applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

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nnWe are proud to be an EEO employer

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nnWe maintain a drug-free workplace

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n nReqID:

nCategory: Home Health Aides/CNAs

nPosition Type: Full-Time

nCompany: Gentiva Hospice

Worksite address

petersburg, VA, 23806, US

Who can apply

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