Hospice Aide/CNA Hospice - PRN

VitalCaring – Care That Brings Comfort When It Matters Most

At VitalCaring, care isn’t just what we do - it’s who we are.

As a Hospice Aide / CNA, you step into one of the most meaningful roles in healthcare - providing comfort, dignity, and compassion to patients and families during life’s most important moments. This is more than hands-on care. It’s about presence, empathy, and creating peace in the place patients call home.

If you are someone who leads with heart and finds purpose in serving others, this is where your impact truly matters.

Why Join VitalCaring?

Purpose-Driven Work – Provide comfort-focused, end-of-life care that truly matters
1:1 Patient Care – Build meaningful relationships with patients and families in the home
Supportive, Team-Based Model – Work alongside RNs, social workers, chaplains, and leadership
Growth & Stability – Ongoing training, development, and a team invested in your success

What You’ll Do

Deliver Compassionate, Hands-On Care

Assist patients with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding
Support comfort through repositioning, mobility assistance, and skin integrity care
Provide light housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
Offer respite support to caregivers and families

Support Comfort, Dignity & Quality of Life

Observe and report changes in patient condition to the RN/Case Manager
Assist with vital signs and basic care tasks as directed
Support care aligned with hospice philosophy—focused on comfort, not cure
Honor patient preferences, routines, and cultural needs

Communicate & Collaborate

Document care accurately and timely
Communicate with compassion and professionalism across patients, families, and team members
Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in every interaction

What You Bring

Completion of state-required Hospice Aide/CNA training (CNA certification if required by state)
Current CPR certification
Ability to follow care plans, document clearly, and communicate effectively
Comfort working with end-of-life patients and families
Strong empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence
Reliable transportation and ability to travel between patient homes
A true patient-first mindset with respect for dignity and quality of life

Who We Are

Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has quickly grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services with 100+ locations nationwide. Our mission is simple: to transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring.

Our values guide everything we do: Trustworthy. Capable. Compassionate. Proactive. Called.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re called to care and want to be part of a team that shows up with purpose every day - we’d love to connect.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

Medical, Dental & Vision

Pharmacy Benefits

Virtual & Mental Health Support

FSAs & HSA

Supplemental Health & Life Insurance

Financial & Legal

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Prepaid Legal Plans

Identity Theft Protection

Work-Life Balance & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.

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