-
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
- Gentiva (Portage, MI)
-
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.
This is a full-time weekday Aide position that will involve caring for patients in the Cass, Van Buren and Berrien counties.
We offer great work life balance, weekday schedule (no weekends), full benefit package, mileage reimbursement/fleet vehicle, and competitive hourly rate.
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 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
+ Practiceinfection 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 or more of direct patient care experience (Preferred)
+ 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
Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):
+ 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 in Someone’s Daily Life?
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
Related Job Titles
Certified Nursing Assistant, Hospice CNA, Home Health Aide, Patient Care Assistant, PCA, Hospice Aide Jobs, CNA Jobs Near Me, Personal Care Aide, CNA Hospice Home Care
ReqID: 2025-130558
Category: Home Health Aides/CNAs
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice
-
Recent Searches
- Principal Technical Program Manager (New York)
- senior specialty engineer (United States)
- Visiting Assistant Professor Nursing (Minnesota)
- Co Op Manufacturing Engineering (North Carolina)
Recent Jobs
-
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
- Gentiva (Portage, MI)
-
Delivery Driver
- Keurig Dr Pepper (Tampa, FL)
-
Senior Global Payments Services Client Consultant
- Wells Fargo (Miami, FL)
-
Administrative Assistant / Accounting Assistant
- Robert Half Office Team (Miami, FL)