CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

BrightSpring Health Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Hospice of North Alabama in Huntsville, AL is seeking a compassionate CNA to join our hospice team. The role focuses on providing 1:1 care, comfort, and dignity to patients and families in a home-based or facility setting.

Requirements include completion of state-approved training, CPR certification, at least 6 months of personal care experience, and willingness to work with a sensitive, terminally ill population. The schedule is typically Mon-Fri, with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Meet the training requirements of the state of practice.
• Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care.
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, 16 of the 75 hours of classroom must be complete prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• Ability to work with little direct supervision
• Ability to handle death/dying
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good Organizational Skills

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families.
• Monitor and report changes in the patient's condition.
• Mobility assistance and safe equipment use.
• Medication assistance for self-administered meds per state regulations.
• Offer companionship and comfort to patients and families.
• Light housekeeping and maintaining a clean space.
• Documentation of care in timely manner.
• Collaborate with hospice interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organization

CPR certification

Education

75 hours training requirement

Job description

CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Job Locations

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE

Details

ID: 2026-195629

Line of Business: Hospice of North Alabama

Position Type: Full-Time

Our Company

Hospice of North Alabama

Overview

Office Location: Huntsville, AL

Coverage area: Madison county

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8am-5pm

Are you a CNA looking for a new opportunity? Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a passionate, dedicated Hospice CNA to join our team in Huntsville, AL. Our hospice CNAs provide dignity, comfort, and support at a critical time in people's lives. If you're ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine,

How YOU will benefit

• Provide 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families
• Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options
• Less time on your feet compared to other settings
• Ability to work independently while also having team support
• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company

Benefits and Perks for You!

• 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 (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!

*Benefits may vary by employment status

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Meet the training requirements of the state of practice
• Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care
• Must be 18+ years of age
• Complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, 16 of the 75 hours of classroom must be complete prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• Ability to work with little direct supervision
• Ability to handle death/dying
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good Organizational Skills

About our Line of Business

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 Adoration Health, 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 www.hospiceofnorthalabama.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.