CNA, Hospice Aide

Compassus; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive onboarding

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Compassus is seeking a Hospice Aide to provide comfort care and compassionate support to patients in their homes. This role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, collaborating with the hospice team to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Current Missouri CNA certification and CPR are required. The position offers comprehensive benefits, onboarding, and a friendly, inclusive workplace culture designed to balance life and work commitments.

Qualifications

• Requires Missouri CNA license or completion of a CNA training program and 24 months of experience as a CNA if not licensed/certified.
• Enrolled in a nursing program within past 5 years with a Fundamentals of Nursing course completion and clinical rotation must provide transcript and verification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comfort care to patients enabling them to remain at home with loved ones.
• Work as a member of the hospice team to meet each patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Help patients approach their final days with joy, peace, and dignity.
• Enhance the quality of someone's life every day.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

CPR certification

Education

Missouri CNA license

CNA training + 24 months experience or nursing program enrollment

Job description

Company: Compassus Hospice Aide Requirements Certified Nursing Assistant highly preferred. Current CPR certification required. State Specific Requirements Missouri Licensed/certified as a Nurses' Aide; or Have completed a nurses' aide training program AND employed as a nurses' aide for the past 24 months if not licensed/certified; or Enrolled in a professional or practical nursing program for at least four (4) months, that included a clinical rotation within the past five (5) years and has successfully passed a Fundamentals of Nursing course (must provide transcript and letter from the program director on school letterhead verifying BOTH clinical rotation and successfully completion of Fundamentals of Nursing course).

At Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We are committed to providing Care for Who You Are and What You Need to balance work and life including flexible scheduling, a supportive family-focused culture and first-class compensation and benefits.

Your position perks as a Hospice Aide

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive onboarding
• Health, dental, vision for part & full-time positions
• Wellness reimbursements for physicals and gym memberships
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
• Generous Paid Time Off plan that increases with tenure
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Company paid parental leave with tenure for birth, adoption, and foster parents
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance program
• Local and national award programs
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Corporate discount program w/access to >300,000 businesses
• Company assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

How you will make an impact as a Hospice Aide

• Provide comfort care to patients enabling them to remain at home with their loved ones
• Work as a member of the hospice team to meet each patient’s unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
• Help patients approach their final days with joy, peace, and dignity
• Enhance the quality of someone's life every day

Together We Are:

Welcoming everyone. Empowering belonging. Allying for inclusivity. Removing barriers. Engaging community.

Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus

At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual.

The Compassus Advantage

• Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
• Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
• Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
• Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
• A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Ready to Join?

At Compassus, your career is more than a job- it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Take the next step and join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.

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Compassus provides a continuum of integrated home-based services including home health, home infusion, palliative and hospice care. Thousands of teammates and hundreds of access points nationwide provide high-quality care and manage patients' advanced illnesses in partnership with health systems and long-term care partners. The Compassus Care for who I am culture reflects its unique care delivery model, which focuses on each person as an individual as well as a patient, to improve their quality of life in a meaningful way.