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Hospice CNA / Hospice Aide-March 2024
Cookeville
Mar 29, 2026
About Hospice CNA / Hospice Aide

  Our Company

  Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

  Overview

  Join us to make a difference when life matters most

  We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love. 

  As a Full Time Hospice Aide, you will be eligible for:

  Competitive Pay

  Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

  Wellness Program and Resources including:

  A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs

  Telemedicine Program

  Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health

  A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics

  Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays

  Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)

  401(k) with company matching contributions

  Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels

  One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor

  Free Continuing Education Units

  Tuition Program that includes:

  Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partners

  Online classes with flexible start dates

  Tuition reimbursement

  Company paid life and long-term disability insurance

  Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance

  Local and national award programs

  Referral bonus program

  Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program

  Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

  As a Hospice Aide/ Certified Nursing Assistant, you will:

  Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Senior and function under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.

  Help the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.

  Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

  Prepare and serve light meals.

  Assist in feeding patient when needed.

  Assist the patient in ambulation.

  Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse.

  Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and changing linens.

  Assist with certain treatments as ordered on the aide plan of care and as allowable in state-specific regulations.

  Attempt to promote patient’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.

  Give basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.

  Report any change in the patient’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.

  Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.

  Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.

  Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries

  Attend staff meetings.

  Participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor.

  Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation.

  About You

  Hospice Aide/ CNA Requirements:

  Hospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families.

  Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.

  Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.

  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.

  Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.

  Additional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a hospice role: hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry, nursing home or travel.

  Current driver’s license and automobile insurance.

  Current CPR certification

  Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative and personal care providers. With more than 430 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 36 states, our place is by the side of those who need us, offering assistance with daily living and helping patients and their families manage the physical, emotional and spiritual effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S.

  Members of the Gentiva family include Gentiva Hospice, Hospice Plus, Kindred Hospice, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon, Empatia Palliative Care; Gentiva Personal Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option and Victorian Home Care.

  Home Health Aide, Home Health Aid, Certified Nursing Assistant, HHA Weekly Pay, CNA Weekly Pay, HHA, CNA, Hospice Aide, Hospice Aid, Nurse Assistant

  We Offer

  Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO

  Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program

  Competitive Salaries

  Mileage Reimbursement

  Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

  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: 2024-90937

  Category: Clinical

  Position Type: Full-Time

  Company: Gentiva Hospice

  Type of Service: Hospice Only

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