Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide - Flex

Gentiva; Eastmont (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice seeks a compassionate Hospice Aide / CNA to provide essential personal care and support to patients in their homes. This flexible, less-than-full-time role allows you to make a significant impact on patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment and competitive pay. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering quality care and improving patient well-being.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with company matching contributions

Free Continuing Education Units

Qualifications

• Six months of patient care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
• Document patient conditions and report changes to the nursing team.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Job description

Our Company

Gentiva 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 is a flexible, less-than-full-time opportunity assisting with visits during weekday hours. Tell us your availability, and we will see if it works!

We offer a supportive team, flexible schedule, excellent work-life balance, competitive hourly rate, mileage reimbursement, and 401(k).

Benefits for a Full-Time Hospice Aide include:

• 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 (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

Responsibilities of a Hospice Aide / CNA include:

• 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 trash removal and changing linens.
• Assist with treatments as ordered on the aide plan of care and as allowed by state regulations.
• Promote patient’s mental alertness through activities of interest.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to the patient and household members.
• Report any changes in the patient’s condition or home situation to the RN 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.
• Complete documentation timely as per orientation guidelines.

About You

Hospice Aide / CNA Requirements:

• Compassionate, kind, and empathetic to patients and families.
• Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.
• Flexible and composed in supporting others during crises.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology preferred.
• Additional experience that helps in hospice: hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER, critical care, cardiac, geriatrics, admissions, wound care, telemetry, nursing home, or travel.
• 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 and thousands of clinicians across 36 states, our mission is to support those in need, offering assistance with daily living and managing the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of serious illness or terminal diagnosis. Our headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with care delivery across the U.S.

Members of the Gentiva family include Gentiva Hospice, Hospice Plus, Kindred Hospice, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon, Empatia Palliative Care; Gentiva Personal Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option, and Victorian Home Care.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Participation in Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

Legal Notice

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

Location

Gentiva Hospice