Job Description

Awarded Best Quality of Care — Once Again!
Behind every award is a story, and ours is written every day by more than 900 dedicated employees and hundreds of compassionate volunteers who walk alongside patients and families when they need us most.
At Community Hospice & Palliative Care, we’re honored to be recognized with the Hospice Honors Elite award, a testament not just to our clinical excellence, but to the compassion we bring to every bedside, every home, every conversation. Every day, we serve approximately 1,500 patients living with advanced illness, wherever they call home, be it a private residence, a long-term care or assisted living facility, a hospital, or in one of our nine inpatient care centers.
We’re here to improve quality of life, to ease pain and lift burdens, and to be the Compassionate Guide that families need when time matters most. And most importantly, as the only non-profit hospice provider in the region, we never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay.

The Hospice Aide provides compassionate, hands-on personal care to terminally ill patients in various settings. The aide supports patient comfort, dignity, and safety while adhering to the established plan of care. The role involves direct care tasks, assisting with mobility, and supporting family caregivers, with flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and across different care sites as needed.
Shift: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. - 36 hours a week
Location: Primary Center: Community Hospice St. Vincent's Center for Caring located at One Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
$1000 Sign on Bonus Offered

Essential Functions
• Provide personal care services in accordance with the plan of care and hospice regulations.
• Assist with patient ambulation and exercise routines.
• Perform basic procedures as directed by licensed clinicians.
• Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition to a licensed nurse.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation per policy.
• Educate family or caregiver on proper patient care techniques.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other required sessions.
• Complete a minimum of 12 hours of job-specific training annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Critical Skills
• Understanding of personal care principles and hospice care standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills

Experience
• Minimum of six months of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in hospice or terminal care strongly preferred.

License / Certification
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the state of Florida.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Education
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Other Requirements
• Required immunizations and screenings (e.g., TB, Hepatitis, Flu).
• Clearance for communicable diseases prior to patient contact.
• Reliable transportation and ability to shift work locations.
• Accessible contact phone number for scheduling flexibility.
• Compliance with continuing education and professional development policies.

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable.
This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions required of employees in this position. The organization reserves the right to modify or amend the duties of the position or to require that additional tasks be performed as organizational needs change. This description does not constitute a contract of employment, and employment with the organization is at-will, meaning either the employee or the organization may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Community Hospice & Palliative Care, including all of its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities and the ability to perform the essential functions of a position. If you require an accommodation to complete the application process, interview, or perform the essential functions of a role, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@aliviacare.com.
We participate in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Where applicable, and as required by law, employment with Community Hospice & Palliative Care may be contingent upon successful completion of a background screening initiated by the organization through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information about the Clearinghouse, including positions that require screening, can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer