Gentiva

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Lynchburg, VA, US$33,280-$39,520Posted 9 days ago

Job Description

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.

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

Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's geographic location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, of which base pay is just one component.

Salary Range: $16.00/hour - $19.00/hour

Full-Time Employee Benefits* Medical, Dental & Vision * Wellness Program & Resources * 401(k) with Company Match * Paid Time Off (PTO) * FMLA, ADA, and other federal and state-required leaves * Short-Term & Long-Term Disability * Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution * Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Car Program * Cell Phone Reimbursement (eligible roles) * Short-Term Incentive (eligible roles) * Tuition Reimbursement

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