Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Gentiva; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice provider is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide in Battle Creek, Michigan. This full-time position offers a supportive team environment, competitive pay, and numerous benefits. Responsibilities include personal care, meal assistance, and emotional support for patients. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with company matching

Free Continuing Education Units

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Six months of patient care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Help patients maintain personal hygiene and a safe environment.
• Assist with meals and ambulation.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Our Company

Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual, and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.

Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care, and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.

This full-time weekday-only position (no weekends or holidays) involves working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. You will be supporting patients in the Battle Creek area.

We offer a supportive team, flexible schedule, competitive hourly rate, fleet vehicle/mileage reimbursement, continuing education, and more!

As a Full Time Hospice Aide, you will be eligible for:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Wellness Program and Resources including:
  • A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs
  • Telemedicine Program
  • Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
  • A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
• Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA with company contributions)
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth opportunities at both the branch and corporate levels
• One-on-One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tuition Program including:
  • Access to 280+ programs at 25+ learning partners
  • Online classes with flexible start dates
  • Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
• Local and national award programs
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

As a Hospice Aide/ Certified Nursing Assistant, you will:

• Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager, and function under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Help the patient maintain good personal hygiene.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Prepare and serve light meals.
• Assist in feeding patients when needed.
• Assist the patient in ambulation.
• Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and changing linens.
• Assist with certain treatments as ordered on the aide plan of care and as allowable in state-specific regulations.
• Attempt to promote patient’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
• Provide basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and household members.
• Report any change in the patient’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.
• Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
• Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation.

About You

Hospice Aide/CNA Requirements:

• Compassionate, kind, and empathetic to patients and families.
• Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.
• Demonstrate flexibility and composure during support in times of crisis.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology preferred.
• Additional experience in hospital settings such as Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, ER, critical care, etc., is a plus.
• Current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative, and personal care providers with over 430 locations across 36 states. Our mission is to support patients and families through physical, emotional, and spiritual care. Our headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia.

Members include Gentiva Hospice, Hospice Plus, Kindred Hospice, and others.

Home Health Aide, Home Health Aid, CNA, HHA Weekly Pay, CNA Weekly Pay, Hospice Aide, Nurse Assistant roles are available.

We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement, PTO.
• Participation in a Fleet Program.
• Competitive salaries and mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Employees must meet minimum requirements for benefits eligibility.
• State-specific requirements apply where applicable.
• We are an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.

Location

Heartland Hospice