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Hospice Nursing Assistant

Gentiva Hospice
Brewer, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

Our Company :

Gentiva Hospice is a proud member of the Gentiva family, an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. We are dedicated to standing by those in need, offering essential physical, spiritual, and emotional support to patients and their families to make the most of every moment.

We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians leads to improved care for everyone, which is why we provide ongoing professional training, maintain lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting difference in people's lives every day!

Overview :

Make a meaningful impact in a time when it matters most.

At Gentiva, we see every day as a chance to personalize care and enhance comfort. We provide personal care, palliative care, and hospice services to ensure individuals receive dignified, graceful, and loving support.

As a Full Time Hospice Aide, you will receive :

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
  • Wellness Program, including :
  • A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management
  • Telemedicine Program
  • Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
  • Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
  • Generous Paid Time Off (increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
  • Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (with company contributions)
  • 401(k) with company matching contributions
  • Opportunities for career growth at both branch and corporate levels
  • One-on-One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
  • Free Continuing Education Units
  • Tuition Program that includes :
  • Access to over 280 programs with 25 learning partners
  • Online courses 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
  • Awards programs recognizing local and national employees
  • Referral bonus opportunities
  • Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
  • Financial assistance program available to support teammates in need

As a Hospice Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant, your responsibilities will include :

  • Reporting directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior, functioning under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and / or Clinical Supervisor.
  • Helping patients maintain good personal hygiene.
  • Assisting in creating a safe and healthy environment.
  • Preparing and serving light meals.
  • Providing assistance with feeding when needed.
  • Helping patients with ambulation.
  • Supporting the safe use of mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs, as instructed by the nurse.
  • Carrying out light housekeeping tasks, such as emptying trash and changing linens.
  • Assisting with specific treatments as outlined in the aide plan of care and according to state regulations.
  • Encouraging patients' mental alertness through engagement in activities of interest.
  • Offering basic emotional and psychological support to patients and their families.
  • Reporting changes in a patient's condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Providing basic care training to primary caregivers.
  • Practicing infection control measures and standard precautions.
  • Maintaining accurate documentation of visit itineraries.
  • Attending staff meetings regularly.
  • Participating in at least one Quality Improvement activity annually, as assigned.
  • Timely completion of required documentation as outlined in your orientation.
  • About You :

    As a Hospice Aide / CNA, you should possess :

  • A compassionate heart, showing empathy and kindness to patients and their families.
  • The ability to provide care in various patient settings.
  • Flexibility and composure in supporting others during crises.
  • A valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
  • A minimum of six months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology settings preferred.
  • Additional experience in hospital settings (e.g., RN, Med Surg, PACU, ER, critical care) is advantageous.
  • A current driver's license and automobile insurance.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Gentiva is part of a family of leading hospice, palliative, and personal care providers, with over 430 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians nationwide. We are committed to assisting individuals with daily living activities while helping them and their families cope with the effects of serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

    We invite you to join us, as together we can make every moment count.

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