Hospice Aide/CNA - FT

VitalCaring Group; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work-life balance

Tuition & continuing education

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Hospice Aide/CNA to provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate end-of-life care in patients' homes. This role emphasizes presence, empathy, and supporting families during meaningful moments.

You will assist with daily living activities, monitor patient well-being, and report changes to the RN or Case Manager. Travel between patient homes is required; state Hospice Aide/CNA training and CPR certification are essential.

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.
• A true 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.
• Communicate with compassion and professionalism across patients, families, and team members.

Skills

Hospice Aide CNA training

CPR certification

Care plan documentation

Effective communication

Empathy & compassion

Travel between homes

Patient-centered care

Job description

VitalCaring - Care That Brings Comfort When It Matters Most

At VitalCaring, care isn't just what we do - it's who we are.

As a Hospice Aide / CNA , you step into one of the most meaningful roles in healthcare - providing comfort, dignity, and compassion to patients and families during life's most important moments. This is more than hands-on care. It's about presence, empathy, and creating peace in the place patients call home.

If you are someone who leads with heart and finds purpose in serving others, this is where your impact truly matters.

Why Join VitalCaring?

• Purpose-Driven Work - Provide comfort-focused, end-of-life care that truly matters
• 1:1 Patient Care - Build meaningful relationships with patients and families in the home
• Supportive, Team-Based Model - Work alongside RNs, social workers, chaplains, and leadership
• Growth & Stability - Ongoing training, development, and a team invested in your success

What You'll Do

• 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

Support Comfort, Dignity & Quality of Life

• 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

What You Bring

• 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
• A true patient-first mindset with respect for dignity and quality of life

Who We Are

Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has quickly grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services with 100+ locations nationwide. Our mission is simple: to transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring.

Our values guide everything we do: Trustworthy. Capable. Compassionate. Proactive. Called.

• Virtual & Mental Health Support
• FSAs & HSA
• Supplemental Health & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Prepaid Legal Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Work-Life Balance & Perks
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.