Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

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. If you’re passionate about making a difference when it matters most, we invite you to join our dedicated hospice care team.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

• 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)

• 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

Emerald Coast Hospice, part of Gentiva, is a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management. We provide compassionate care wherever patients call home. Our headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S. This position is located in the Emerald Coast region and may require travel to home sites and care facilities.

• Seniority Level: Entry Level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care