Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Elara Caring; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate care during patients' final days at home. This full-time position primarily covers Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, offering a fulfilling opportunity in a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include personal care, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support to patients and their families.

Benefits

Competitive pay and full benefits within your first 30 days

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Company-sponsored 401(k) with matching

Opportunities for advancement and career growth

Comprehensive onboarding and continuous education (free CEUs)

All PPE provided for your safety

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified CNA or Hospice Aide training program.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in hospice, long-term care, or home health.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing and mobility support.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with wound dressing.
• Travel within assigned region to visit patients.

Skills

Compassion

Organization

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified CNA or Hospice Aide training

Job description

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At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description

Hospice CNA | Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Territory Coverage: Kalamazoo → Battle Creek

Be a Source of Comfort When It’s Needed Most

When every moment matters, your care makes the difference. At Elara Caring, we’re looking for a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who’s ready to bring strength, dignity, and compassion into the homes of patients across Southwest Michigan.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to serve others during one of life’s most meaningful transitions.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be on the front lines of comfort and care, offering hands-on support and emotional presence to patients and families. Your work ensures that patients can spend their final days at home, surrounded by peace and familiarity.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, mobility support, toileting, etc.)
• Perform light clinical tasks: monitor vital signs, catheter care, assist with wound dressing
• Recognize and report changes in patient condition to the care team
• Travel within your assigned region to visit patients in their homes
• Build trust and provide emotional support to patients and families
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow safety/infection control protocols
  
  

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Feel called to care for others at the most vulnerable stage of life
• Are organized, observant, and responsive to patient needs
• Appreciate a role where every visit makes an impact
• Enjoy working independently while feeling part of a larger team
  
  

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a certified CNA or Hospice Aide training program
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in hospice, long-term care, or home health
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel throughout the territory (approx. 50%)
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and full benefits within your first 30 days
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Company-sponsored 401(k) with matching
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Fleet vehicles for eligible employees
• Comprehensive onboarding and continuous education (free CEUs)
• All PPE provided for your safety
  
  

Join a Team That Puts People First

Elara Caring is a nationally recognized leader in home-based care, and our hospice team is rooted in empathy, respect, and heart. We support each other as we support our patients—because at Elara, we believe care is personal.

Take the next step in your caregiving journey. Apply today.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

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