Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Talent Pool

Optimal Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Company Vehicle Program

Health Insurance

HSA and FSA options

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Mileage Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

ID and Fraud Protection

Job summary

Optimal Care is seeking a compassionate hospice/home health aide to travel to patient homes and facilities within the assigned service area. You will assist with activities of daily living, safety transfers, meals, and vital signs, while following individualized care plans and documenting care provided.

Applicants should have a current nurse aide certification, 1 year of relevant experience preferred, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must hold current nurse aide certification and be in good standing on the state registry.
• Minimum 1 year of hospice aide, home health aide, or CNA experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with insurance.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the service area.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to perform physical tasks required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Travel to patient homes and facilities within the assigned service area
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
• Support safe transfer, ambulation, positioning, and comfort measures
• Assist with meals, hydration, and basic care-related homemaking
• Take and document vital signs as directed
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the RN
• Follow individualized Hospice Care Plans while adapting to assignment changes and varying care environments
• Document care provided and communicate professionally with patients, families, facility personnel, and the care team

Skills

Nurse aide certification

English communication

Driving

Mobility and physical fitness

Travel readiness

Job description

Benefits

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

What You’ll Do

• Travel to patient homes and facilities within the assigned service area
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
• Support safe transfer, ambulation, positioning, and comfort measures
• Assist with meals, hydration, and basic care‑related homemaking
• Take and document vital signs as directed
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the RN
• Follow individualized Hospice Care Plans while adapting to assignment changes and varying care environments
• Document care provided and communicate professionally with patients, families, facility personnel, and the care team

Qualifications

• Must hold current certification as a nurse aide and be in good standing on the state registry
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a hospice aide, home health aide, or certified nursing assistant preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with valid insurance
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned service area
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, bending, lifting, and use of transfer equipment

Schedule

Full Time: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with weekend rotation

Part Time: Three weekdays (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), with weekend rotation

Per Diem: Flexible weekdays, Monday‑Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), with weekend rotation

Pay Range

$18—$22 USD

Background Screening

Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third‑party administrator, the Michigan Long‑Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Optimal Care is an equal‑opportunity employer.