Beltsville, MD, 20705, USA
10 days ago
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
**Overview** **Deliver Comfort. Honor Dignity. Transform Care.** Are you a Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who finds purpose in providing compassionate, hands-on care during life’s most meaningful moments? We believe every day is an opportunity to bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families facing end-of-life journeys. We’re currently seeking a dependable, empathetic, and attentive Hospice Aide to provide essential personal care and emotional support to patients wherever they call home—whether that's a private residence, assisted living facility, or inpatient unit. If you're passionate about making a difference when it matters most, we invite you to join our dedicated hospice care team. **Essential Functions** + Provide direct personal care to terminally ill patients + Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, and toileting + Support safe mobility, including 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 families + Maintain accurate and timely documentation of visits + Attend team meetings and participate in Quality Improvement (QI) activities + Practice infection control and follow 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 of direct patient care experience (Required) + Comfortable working in home settings, hospice facilities, or long-term care environments + Demonstrated compassion, patience, 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 + Prior 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** Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece. **Salary Range** – $18.958 - $25.70/hour **Full Time Employee Benefits:** + Medical, Dental, Vision + Wellness Program and Resources + 401k match + PTO + FMLA, ADA and other federal and state required leaves + Short/Long Term Disability + HSA Contribution + Mileage or Fleet Car Program + Cell Phone Reimbursement (for eligible roles) + Short Term Incentive (for eligible roles) + Tuition Reimbursement **Ready to Make a Difference in Someone’s Daily Life?** 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 + Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits + Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements + We are proud to be an EEO employer + We maintain a drug-free workplace ReqID: 2026-132822 Category: Home Health Aides/CNAs Position Type: Full-Time Company: Heartland Hospice
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