What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Aide- CNA/HHA position at VITAS Healthcare?
- Assist with personal care, mobility and activities of daily living
- Support nutrition, including simple meal preparation and feeding
- Provide light homemaking support related to the patient’s care
- Help patients maintain independence and participate in activities meaningful to them
- Observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to the registered nurse
Working alongside your team, you will give your best each day in service of our core commitment: Delivering compassionate, personalized care with heartfelt empathy, honoring the wishes of each patient who entrusts VITAS with their end-of-life journey.
- Approved hospice aide, home health aide or nurse aide training and competency
- Ability to travel as required by the role
- One year of direct patient care experience preferred
Certification requirements vary by state:
- AL: CNA
- CA: CHHA
- CT: Homemaker-Home Health Aide
- DC, DE, FL, GA, PA, TX, VA, WI: CNA, HHA or HA
- IL: HHA or NA
- KS, MO: Home Health Aide
- OH: State Tested Nurse Aide
- NJ: Homemaker-Home Health Aide
BENEFITS
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Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
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Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA options
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401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
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Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
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Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000 per year)
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Employee Assistance Program for confidential, no-cost counseling addressing legal, financial and personal challenges
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Legal insurance
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24/7 roadside assistance
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Paid time off
- Kickstarts careers in caring
- Promotes from within
- Provides an award-winning, nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience
Salary : $4,000