Hospice CNA - Field

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement with company match

5+ weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

CEU support

Job summary

Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, part of Empath Health, seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and support for patients in homes and care facilities across Tampa-area communities. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, contributing to high-quality, Full Life Care for All.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, supporting medication administration per Plan of Care, and communicating patient changes to the clinical

Qualifications

• Demonstrates compassionate bedside manner and supportive care.
• Assists with activities of daily living as part of hospice care.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Assist patients with medications that are self-administered and pre-poured per Plan of Care.
• Report changes in patient status to RN/ Counselor and document those reports.
• Document changes and notify the appropriate team members.
• Support families during patient death and participate in closure as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient care

Communication

Education

CNA Certification (Florida)

Job description

Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide personal care and support with activities of daily living for patients in their homes and care facilities throughout the Westchase, Odessa, and Carrollwood/Northdale (Tampa) areas. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), serving patients and families throughout the community with compassionate, high-quality hospice care. Since 1977, Suncoast Hospice has been honored to serve our neighbors across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with compassionate end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help those living with advanced illness find comfort, dignity, and meaning, while supporting their families and caregivers with guidance and care every step of the way.

What you'll Do

• The provision of hands-on personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Assisting patients with taking medications that are ordinarily self-administered and have been pre-poured as designated in the Plan of Care.
• Hospice Aides must report changes in the patient's medical, nursing, rehabilitative, and social needs to a registered nurse, as the changes relate to the plan of care.
• Hospice Aide must document the changes and to whom they were reported to.
• Following a patient’s death collaborates with primary RN/Counselor and participates as needed in closure contact with family/caregivers.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

• One to three months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Valid Florida Board of Nursing certification (CNA License).
• Valid Florida State Driver's License.
• For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion.
• Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health.

If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact [e-mail].

We’re Empath, and We’re Here to Redefine Healthcare Pretty bold statement, we know, but boldness is in our bones. We were founded more than 45 years ago with a transformative belief: that people should have a say in their healthcare. What started as a volunteer movement has transformed into an integrated network composed of thousands of colleagues and volunteers serving tens of thousands of individuals each day. And the best part? We're just getting started. Whether you're into hands-on patient care or more the Excel formula type, we've got a place for you on Team Empath. It takes all of us to provide Full Life Care.

Are you ready to join Team Empath?