Certified Nursing Assistant Hospice Aide Job at Gentiva, Carroll, IA

  • Gentiva
  • Carroll, IA

Job Description

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
  • 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 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
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
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Job Tags

Daily paid, Full time, Local area

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