Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Talent Pool

Optimal Care; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Mileage Reimbursement

Company Vehicle

Pet Insurance

ID and Fraud Protection

Job summary

Optimal Care in Michigan seeks a Hospice Aide/Homemaker to provide hands-on personal care and companionship to patients at home, including bathing, grooming, meal prep, mobility support, and comfort measures while coordinating with nurses. This role emphasizes dignity, trusting patient relationships, and interdisciplinary teamwork during meaningful moments of care.

Occasional travel across Macomb, Oakland, Wayne, Livingston, and Lapeer Counties is required, with full-time or part-time options

Qualifications

• Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training.
• Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.
• Must hold current certification as a nurse aide and be in good standing on the state nurse aide registry.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility.
• Develop trusting relationships with patients and families while working with nurses and care team.
• Deliver compassionate care in the home, preserving dignity and comfort during life’s moments.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Empathy

Self-direction

Calm demeanor

Compassionate care

Education

75 hours classroom & supervised training

16 hours classroom before 16 hours practical

Nurse aide certification

Good standing on state nurse aide registry

Job description

Optimal Care is growing and proactively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities.

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We're committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Optimal Care is building a talent pipeline of compassionate CNAs and STNAs for future Hospice Aide opportunities serving Metro Detroit.

About the Role

Bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to patients during life's most meaningful moments. As a Hospice Aide/Homemaker, you'll provide hands‑on support that helps patients maintain their quality of life while remaining in the place they call home. Through assistance with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility, you'll help ensure each patient receives the care, comfort, and respect they deserve.

This role is ideal for a caring professional who finds purpose in building meaningful connections and serving others with empathy and compassion. You'll develop trusting relationships with patients and families while working closely with nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to support each patient's unique needs. Every visit is an opportunity to provide reassurance, preserve dignity, and make a lasting impact during an important stage of the patient's journey.

Location

• Office Location: Bingham Farms, MI
• Main Service Area Options: Macomb, Oakland, Wayne, Livingston, and/or Lapeer Counties
• This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes

Hours

• Full Time: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a weekend on‑call rotation
• Part Time: Three weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a weekend on‑call rotation
• Per Diem: Flexible weekdays, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a weekend on‑call rotation

Required Qualification

• Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training
• Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training
• Must hold current certification as a nurse aide and be in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Hospice Aide, Home Health Aide, or Certified Nursing Assistant

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill in the home or facility
• Is self‑directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Secure with issues of death/dying
• Provides a calm manner when in a patient's home
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired

Pay Range

$20—$24 USD

How We Care for You

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 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 offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.