Field Hospice Aide: Compassionate Home-Care Helper

Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Field Hospice Aide to support care delivery in Howard County under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meals, hygiene, and safe patient handling.

Requires a Maryland CNA registration, High School diploma or GED, and a valid driver with insured vehicle. Prior acute or home care experience preferred. The role emphasizes empathy, independent work, and effective communication with staff,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current Maryland CNA registration with the Board.
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle.
• Experience in acute or home care setting preferred.
• Strong communication, empathy, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care per patient plan of care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Assist with meals, baths, hygiene, linen changes and dressing.
• Monitor vital signs as directed and report changes to supervising nurse.
• Maintain safe and clean patient environment and proper body mechanics.

Skills

Hospice philosophy understanding

Oral & written communication

Death/dying issues management

Independent work

Team communication with staff

Electronic documentation

Empathy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand-held devices

Job description

Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Field Hospice Aide to support care delivery in Howard County under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meals, hygiene, and safe patient handling.

Requires a Maryland CNA registration, High School diploma or GED, and a valid driver with insured vehicle. Prior acute or home care experience preferred. The role emphasizes empathy, independent work, and effective communication with staff,