Hospice Aide | Palatka Area

Hospice Aide | Palatka Area 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 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.

Position Details Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Compensation:

Base salary $16.00-$17.50/hr; paid driving mileage, plus full benefits package including 23 days annual

PTO Position Location:

Home health covering Palatka and surrounding areas (Usually West Putnam County, including areas such as Interlachen, Keystone Heights, Melrose, etc...)

Responsibilities:

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

Education & Experience:

Current licensure, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) state of Florida. High school diploma or GED equivalent minimum. Six (6) months combined experience in home care, hospital setting, and/or long term care; experience in caring for terminally ill patients preferred. Current CPR/BLS certification. Valid Florida driver's license with acceptable driving record. 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