Hospice Aide - HHA/CNA

MorseLife Health System, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional

Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Job summary

MorseLife Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide to support patients with daily living activities and comfort within our Hospice program. You will follow the Plan of Care, assist with ADLs, and work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and dignity.

The role emphasizes compassionate customer service and ongoing quality improvement. Candidates should have at least one year of hospice or home health aide experience, and hold CNA or HHA certification, including a

Qualifications

• At least one year of hospice or home health aide experience.
• Certification as a Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide.
• Completion of a basic aide training program (75 hours).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) according to the Plan of Care.
• Maintain a safe environment and assist with ambulation and transfers.
• Perform ROM exercises as directed by the nurse.
• Document care provided and patient observations in the clinical record.
• Attend care conferences, team meetings, and on-call rotations.

Education

Certified Nurse Aide Certificate

Home Health Aide Certificate

Job description

Care with Compassion. Support with Heart. Join MorseLife Hospice

About MorseLife

For more than 40 years, MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care, clinical excellence, innovation, and service.

We are proud to be recognized as a:

• Great Place To Work® Certified employer
• 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home
• Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care

At MorseLife, learning never stops. As a respected teaching organization, we proudly partner with leading colleges, universities, and healthcare training institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our robust clinical rotation program, students gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced clinicians and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence.

Our academic partners include:

• Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
• Barry University
• Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
• Florida International University (FIU)
• Keiser University
• Lynn University
• Nova Southwestern University (NSU)
• Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
• South Florida Healthcare Institute
• South University
• University of Miami (UM)

MorseLife by the Numbers

• 40+ years of serving South Florida seniors and their families
• 1,700+ dedicated team members united by a shared mission
• 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care
• Great Place To Work® Certified workplace
• Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
• 11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrow’s healthcare professionals
• Comprehensive continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Hospice, Home Health, PACE, and Community-Based Services
• Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation

Position Summary

The Hospice Aide provides compassionate personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity while delivering exceptional customer service. This role supports the interdisciplinary care team by following the Plan of Care, documenting services accurately, communicating changes in patient condition, and participating in ongoing quality improvement and professional development.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) according to the Plan of Care (POC).
• Maintain a safe environment for the patient.
• Assist with safe ambulation and transfers as appropriate.
• Perform passive and active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises as directed by the nurse.
• Prepare appropriate nutritional snacks for the patient.
• Under the direction of the nurse, provide basic wound care, skin care, and bowel care according to the Plan of Care.
• Observe, recognize, and promptly report changes in the patient's physical or mental condition to the nurse.
• Document care provided and patient observations in the clinical record and complete all required charting, time sheets, and mileage logs in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in patient care conferences, discipline meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, retreats, in-services, and other assigned meetings.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled.
• Assist with chart reviews, quality improvement activities, and other assigned projects as directed by the supervising nurse or agency leadership, consistent with applicable scope of practice.
• Coordinate and communicate with volunteer staff as appropriate.
• Provide basic caregiver and family education, including turning and positioning, transfer techniques, and linen changes.
• Complete all required annual competency assessments and in-service training.
• Performs all other duties as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Must have at least one year experience working with Hospice as Certified Nursing Aide or a Home Health Aide.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified Nurse Aide Certificate or Home Health Aide Certificate
• Possession of a certificate of completion from a basic aide training program comprising a minimum of 75 hours of training.

Benefits & Perks

Eligible team members enjoy access to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
• Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
• Free Parking
• On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At MorseLife, you’re more than