CNA​/Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Hospice of North Alabama

• Office
  
  Location:
  
  Florence, AL
• Coverage area:
  Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties
• Schedule:
  
  PRN, as needed

• Personal Care:
  Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and repositioning
• Monitor & Report:
  Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition
• Mobility:
  Assist with ambulation, transfers, ROM exercises and safe equipment use
• Medication Assistance:
  Help with self-administered medications per state regulations
• Emotional Support:
  Offer companionship and comfort to patients and families
• Light Housekeeping:
  Change linens, assist with meals, and maintain a clean space
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Team Participation:
  Collaborate with hospice interdisciplinary team

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more
• Benefits may vary by employment status

• Meets the training requirements of the State
• Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training (16 hours classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours practical training)
• Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing care to the terminally ill
• Satisfactory references from previous employers
• Ability to work with little direct supervision
• Secured with issues of death/dying
• Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene
• Successfully completes a probationary period, documented by the supervisor and employee
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills

At Hospice of North Alabama, our primary ambition is to bring first‑class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Hospice of North Alabama, an affiliate of Bright Spring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams.

We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit

Seniority level:
Entry level
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Employment type:

Other
• Job function:
Health Care Provider
• Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care