Compassionate Hospice Aide — At-Home Comfort Care

VitalCaring Group; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring is seeking a Hospice Aide / CNA to provide comfort, dignity, and compassion to patients in their homes at a pivotal time. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor patient condition, and partner with RNs, social workers, and families to ease the caregiving journey.

If you bring CPR certification, state training, and a true patient-first mindset, you’ll help honor patient preferences and maintain quality of life.

Qualifications

• Completion of state-required Hospice Aide/CNA training (CNA certification if required by state).
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to follow care plans, document clearly, and communicate effectively.
• Comfort working with end-of-life patients and families.
• Strong empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between patient homes.
• Patient-first mindset with respect for dignity and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Support comfort through repositioning, mobility assistance, and skin integrity care.
• Provide light housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Offer respite support to caregivers and families.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the RN/Case Manager.
• Assist with vital signs and basic care tasks as directed.
• Support care aligned with hospice philosophy - focused on comfort, not cure.
• Honor patient preferences, routines, and cultural needs.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Communicate with compassion and professionalism across patients, families, and team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in every interaction.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

CPR

Travel ready

Education

Hospice Aide/CNA training

Job description

VitalCaring is seeking a Hospice Aide / CNA to provide comfort, dignity, and compassion to patients in their homes at a pivotal time. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor patient condition, and partner with RNs, social workers, and families to ease the caregiving journey.

If you bring CPR certification, state training, and a true patient-first mindset, you’ll help honor patient preferences and maintain quality of life.