CNA Hospice Temporary
Haven Hospice

CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Our Company

Haven Hospice

Overview

Office Location: Palatka   Coverage area: Care Center

Schedule: PRN Various shifts 7a-7p, 7p-7a.     

  

Are you a CNA looking for a new opportunity? Haven Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Hospice CNA to join our team in Palatka, FL. 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  

Responsibilities

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   

Qualifications

  • 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

About our Line of Business

At Haven Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring high-quality care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Haven Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing quality patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have many dedicated health care professionals on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.havenhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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