What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Aide - Full Time position at VitalCaring Group?
Hospice Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Hospice
At VitalCaring, your care brings comfort, dignity, and peace.
As a Hospice Aide/CNA, you play a critical role in supporting patients and families during life’s most meaningful moments. You’ll provide hands-on, compassionate care that prioritizes comfort, respect, and quality of life - meeting patients where they are, both physically and emotionally.
Why VitalCaring
- Meaningful Work – Provide comfort-focused care that truly impacts patients and families
- 1:1 Patient Care – Build real relationships in the home setting
- Supportive Team – Work alongside a collaborative hospice care team
- Flexible Scheduling – Options to fit your lifestyle (FT / PRN CORE / PRN FLEX)
- Growth & Stability – Training, development, and a team invested in your success
What You’ll Do
Provide Compassionate Personal Care
- Assist patients with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding)
- Support patient comfort through repositioning, mobility assistance, and skin care
- Assist with light housekeeping and maintaining a clean, safe environment
- Provide respite support for caregivers when needed
Support Patient Comfort & Dignity
- Observe and report changes in patient condition to the RN/Case Manager
- Assist with basic vital signs and simple procedures as directed
- Support comfort-focused care aligned with hospice philosophy
- Respect patient and family preferences, routines, and environment
Communicate & Collaborate
- Document care accurately and timely
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and team members
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards
What You Bring
- Completion of state-required CNA/Hospice Aide training (CNA certification if required by state)
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to read, follow instructions, and document care
- Strong compassion and comfort working with end-of-life patients
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between patient homes
- A patient-first mindset with respect for dignity and quality of life
Who We Are
VitalCaring is a leading home health and hospice provider with 100 locations nationwide. Our values - Trustworthy, Capable, Compassionate, Proactive, and Called - guide every patient interaction and every team member experience.
If you’re called to care and want to make a meaningful difference - we’d love to connect.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.