Aide

Gentiva; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospice provider as a Full-Time Hospice Aide, where you will provide compassionate care to patients in need. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. You will work under RN supervision, assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and emotional support, ensuring dignity and comfort for patients and their families.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with company matching

Free Continuing Education Units

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• Six months of relevant patient care experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal hygiene, environment safety, meal preparation, feeding.
• Reporting changes in patient condition to the RN and team.
• Practicing infection control and documenting visits accurately.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Flexible

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Our Company

Heartland Hospice, part of the Gentiva family, is a leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal care services. We support patients and their families physically, spiritually, and emotionally, helping them make the most of every moment. We prioritize quality care for caregivers and clinicians through ongoing training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits, fostering a team that makes a lasting difference daily.

Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

We aim to personalize care and enhance comfort through personal care, palliative, and hospice services, ensuring dignity and grace in every interaction.

As a Full-Time Hospice Aide, you will be eligible for:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Wellness Program including a dedicated Care Coordinator, Telemedicine, Diabetes Management via Virta Health, and a Joint and Spine Program with Nimble Orthopedics
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans with employer contributions
• 401(k) with company matching
• Career advancement opportunities at branch and corporate levels
• Onboarding with a Nurse Preceptor
• Free Continuing Education Units and Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary insurance options and pet insurance
• Award programs, referral bonuses, mileage reimbursement, and financial assistance

As a Hospice Aide/CNA, your responsibilities include:

• Reporting to the Administrator or Patient Care Manager and working under RN supervision
• Assisting with personal hygiene, environment safety, meal preparation, feeding, ambulation, and light housekeeping
• Supporting treatments per care plans and regulations
• Promoting mental alertness and providing emotional support
• Reporting changes in patient condition to the RN and team
• Practicing infection control and documenting visits accurately
• Participating in meetings and quality improvement activities

About You

Requirements:

• Compassionate, empathetic, and flexible
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
• Six months of relevant patient care experience preferred
• Additional experience in hospital or emergency settings advantageous
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and CPR certification

Gentiva is a family of leading hospice and care providers, with over 430 locations across 36 states, dedicated to supporting those facing serious illness or terminal diagnoses. Our headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, and we serve through various brands including Gentiva Hospice, Hospice Plus, and others.

We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits: health, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, PTO
• Fleet program participation, competitive salaries, mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Legal Information

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Minimum requirements apply for benefits eligibility
• State-specific requirements may also apply
• We are an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace