Big Bend Hospice is looking for a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Hospice Home Care team for Leon County. If you have a heart for serving others and find purpose in providing comfort, dignity, and companionship to patients and families, we'd love to have you on our team.
As a Hospice CNA, you'll build meaningful relationships while helping patients remain comfortable in the place they call home.
Monday–Friday Schedule | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Rotating Holiday Schedule
Competitive Starting Compensation - $18 - $20 per hour + Double-Time Pay for Holidays Worked
One-on-one patient care in the home
Supportive interdisciplinary team
Ongoing education and professional development
Mission-driven organization where your work truly matters
Independence and variety throughout your day
As a Hospice CNA, you'll work under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse to provide compassionate personal care that enhances comfort, dignity, and quality of life for hospice patients.
Your responsibilities include:
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Assisting patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene
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Providing comfort measures and emotional support
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Assisting with mobility, transfers, positioning, and safety
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Monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition to the nursing team
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Assisting with meals and daily living activities
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Teaching caregivers proper hygiene and comfort techniques
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Ensuring patients have the supplies and equipment they need to remain safe and comfortable at home
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Accurately documenting care provided
These responsibilities reflect the Hospice Home Care CNA role, including providing personal care, reporting patient changes, assisting with activities of daily living, educating caregivers, and supporting the hospice plan of care.
Required Qualifications
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Current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
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Current CPR certification
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Valid Florida driver's license
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Reliable transportation with current auto insurance
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Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
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One year of recent clinical experience
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Hospice and/or Home Health experience
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Hospice & Palliative Care certification
These qualifications reflect the position requirements.
You are someone who:
❤️ Treats every patient like family
Enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive team
Takes pride in providing exceptional, compassionate hospice care
Brings kindness, patience, and empathy to every home visit
Enjoys the flexibility and variety of caring for patients in their homes
For more than 40 years, Big Bend Hospice has been a trusted leader in hospice and palliative care throughout the Big Bend region. Our Hospice Home Care team is committed to honoring each patient's wishes by providing compassionate, expert care wherever they call home.
When you join Big Bend Hospice, you're not just accepting a job—you become part of a mission dedicated to bringing comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families during life's most meaningful moments.
