Hospice Aide Inpatient Weekend

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Hospice Aide to support patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, observing, reporting, and documenting care to promote comfort.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CNA or Home Health Certification, and a current Alabama driver’s license; hospice or long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• CNA or Home Health Certification required.
• Hospice or Long-term Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe patient conditions and report observations to the RN.
• Document observations and care provided during shifts.
• Assist with personal care needs to promote comfort and maintain dignity.

Skills

Observation & report writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA or Home Health Certification

Hospice/LTC experience

Job description

As a Hospice Aide, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and provide various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The Hospice Aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care given.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. CNA or Home Health Certification required.

Experience: Hospice or Long-term Care experience preferred.

License, Certification and/or Registration: Must maintain a current Alabama Driver’s License and auto liability insurance.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Ability to make meaningful observations and write brief, accurate reports. Ability to recognize the needs of people and to maintain good relationships with them.

About Us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025.

Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings.

Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn More About Huntsville Hospital Health System

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/why-hh-health/benefits/benefits-at-huntsville-hospital/
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al