Certified Nursing Assistant – Hospice

Halifaxhealth is hiring a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice in US-FL-Port Orange to deliver compassionate bedside support that prioritizes dignity and comfort for patients and their families. If you are searching for Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice jobs near me or Halifaxhealth careers in the Port Orange area, this opportunity places you on a caring team focused on high-quality end-of-life assistance.

Role Overview

In this Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice position at Halifaxhealth in Port Orange, Florida, you will serve as a steady, hands-on partner to the clinical team while helping patients manage daily needs with respect and empathy. The full-time role centers on creating a calm, safe environment, observing patient status closely, and ensuring every interaction supports quality of life for those receiving hospice services near US-FL-Port Orange.

Core Duties

• Assist patients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral hygiene while preserving privacy and comfort.
• Help with mobility, transfers, positioning, and light exercises as directed to reduce discomfort and maintain as much independence as possible.
• Support mealtime needs, encourage nutrition and hydration, and record intake or observations that may affect care plans.
• Take and document vital signs, watch for changes in physical or emotional condition, and promptly report findings to the supervising nurse or clinical team.
• Maintain a clean, organized patient environment and assist with light sanitizing of care areas and equipment.
• Offer calm presence and basic emotional support to patients and family members during visits, following hospice guidelines at all times.
• Complete accurate, timely charting and contribute to daily shift handoffs so the full care team has clear information.

Skills & Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification valid for practice in Florida.
• Ability to provide personal care and basic clinical support in a hospice or palliative setting with patience and professionalism.
• Strong communication and listening skills to interact gently with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Physical capacity to assist with transfers, standing for periods, and performing personal care routines safely.
• Reliability, attention to detail in documentation, and comfort working in quiet, home-like, or inpatient hospice environments.
• Genuine commitment to compassionate, person-centered care that honors patient wishes and cultural needs.

More About Halifaxhealth

Halifaxhealth is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment for full-time Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice professionals in US-FL-Port Orange.

Next Steps

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