Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

# Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide Heartland Hospice Be an Early Applicant Full Timemid Kensington, Maryland, USPosted Today##

Job Description ### 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
* 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 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 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 and Per Diem):
* Competitive Pay
* 401(k) with Company Match
* Career Advancement Opportunities
* National and 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 and Spine Concierge Care)
* Education Support and Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
* Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
* Company-paid Life and 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—alese:
* 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
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