Compassionate Hospice Aide — Flexible Shifts & Impact

Community Hospice; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospice seeks a compassionate Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide hands-on personal care to terminally ill patients across multiple sites. You will support comfort, dignity, and safety per the plan of care, with flexibility for weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include assisting with ambulation, reporting changes to licensed nurses, and educating families on care techniques, while maintaining confidentiality and completing documentation per policy.

Qualifications

• Understanding of personal care principles and hospice standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Minimum of six months of relevant experience preferred.
• Florida CNA license and CPR/BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services in accordance with the plan of care and hospice regulations.
• Assist with patient ambulation and exercise routines.
• Perform basic procedures as directed by licensed clinicians.
• Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition to a licensed nurse.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation per policy.
• Educate family or caregiver on proper patient care techniques.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other required sessions.
• Complete a minimum of 12 hours of job-specific training annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Care principles

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Job description

Community Hospice seeks a compassionate Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide hands-on personal care to terminally ill patients across multiple sites. You will support comfort, dignity, and safety per the plan of care, with flexibility for weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include assisting with ambulation, reporting changes to licensed nurses, and educating families on care techniques, while maintaining confidentiality and completing documentation per policy.