Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Location: Waldron

Overview

Deliver Comfort. Honor Dignity. Transform Care. We are looking for a compassionate Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a purpose to provide hands‑on care during life’s most meaningful moments.

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

We value compassion, patience, and the ability to handle emotional situations. You will work independently and adapt to the changing needs of patients.

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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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