CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Hospice of North Alabama

Office Location: Huntsville, AL
Coverage area:Madison county

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Are you a CNA looking for a new opportunity? Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a passionate, dedicated Hospice CNA to join our team inHuntsville, AL. Our hospice CNAs provide dignity, comfort, and support at a critical time in people's lives. If you're ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!

How YOU will benefit

Provide 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families

• Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options

• Less time on your feet compared to other settings

• Ability to work independently while also having team support

• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company

Benefits and Perks for You!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)

• Tuition discounts & reimbursement

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement

• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!

*Benefits may vary by employment status

As a Hospice CNA You will:

• Personal Care: Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and repositioning

• Monitor & Report: Observe and report changes in the patient's condition

• Mobility: Assist with ambulation, transfers, ROM exercises and safe equipment use

• Medication Assistance: Help with self-administered medications per state regulations

• Emotional Support: Offer companionship and comfort to patients and families.

• Light Housekeeping: Change linens, assist with meals, and maintain a clean space.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation

• Team Participation: Collaborate with hospice interdisciplinary team

• Meet the training requirements of the state of practice
• Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care
• Must be 18+ years of age
• Complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, 16 of the 75 hours of classroom must be complete prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• Ability to work with little direct supervision
• Ability to handle death/dying
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good Organizational Skills