Job Description

Overview: Make a significant impact during life’s most poignant moments. Are you a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Hospice Aide who thrives on providing caring, hands-on support? Here at SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice, we view each day as a chance to offer comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families navigating end-of-life challenges.

We are seeking a reliable, empathetic, and observant Hospice Aide to deliver essential personal care and emotional support to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or inpatient units. If you are passionate about making a difference when it matters most, we encourage you to join our dedicated hospice care team.

What You'll Do as a Hospice Aide:

• Provide direct personal care to terminally ill patients.
• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, and toileting.
• Support safe mobility, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs.
• Help with meal preparation, feeding, and light housekeeping.
• Observe and report changes in the patient’s physical or mental condition.
• Offer emotional and psychological support to patients and their families.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of visits.
• Attend team meetings and engage in Quality Improvement (QI) activities.
• Practice infection control and adhere to safety protocols at all times.

About You: Qualifications - What You'll Bring:

• Active CNA license in the state of employment (Required).
• Current CPR certification (Required).
• Driver's license and reliable vehicle with insurance (Required).
• Six (6) months or more of direct patient care experience (Preferred).
• Comfortable working in home settings, hospice facilities, or long-term care environments.
• Demonstrated compassion and ability to handle emotional situations.
• Willingness to work independently and adapt to changing patient needs.

Preferred Background (Not Required):

• Experience in home health, hospice, palliative care, or oncology.
• Previous roles in hospital nursing, ICU, geriatrics, med-surg, ER, telemetry, or nursing homes.
• Exposure to end-of-life care, wound care, or admissions support.

We Offer:

• Competitive Pay.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• National & Local Recognition Programs.
• Teammate Assistance Fund.
• Additional Full-Time Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays.
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care).
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN).
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC).

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now to become part of our Hospice Care team and help patients live safely, comfortably, and with dignity at home.

Legalese:

• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Employees must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.
• Where applicable, employees must meet state-specific requirements.

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.

Location: SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice.

About Us: At SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice, part of Gentiva, we offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are leaders in hospice care with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians in 38 states.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs