Hospice Aide (Float)

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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.

Position Summary
The Hospice Aide (Float) 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.
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.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Skills (X = Required for Position)
X Verbal Communication (English) X Written Communication (English)
X Reading Comprehension X Active Listening
Public Speaking | Group Presentations X Typing | Keyboarding
X Data Entry and Retrieval X Office Software (MS Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook)
Specialized Software | Systems (EMR, CRM, Accounting) Operating Specialized Equipment or Machinery
Operating Standard Office Equipment (e.g., copier, scanner) X Organizational & Time Management
X Attention to Detail Independent Judgment & Decision Making
X Basic Mathematical Skills (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Research, Analysis and Interpretation of Information Advanced Mathematical Skills (e.g., ratios, statistics, percentages)
X Collaboration | Teamwork Conflict Resolution and De-escalation
Leadership | Supervisory Ability X Confidentiality | Professional Discretion
Adaptability | Flexibility X Operating Office Devices (e.g., Tablet, Mobile Phone, Laptop Computer)

Physical Demands (X = Required for Position)
Sitting for Extended Periods X Standing for Extended Periods
X Walking Climbing Stairs or Ladders
X Balancing X Bending
X Stooping X Crouching
X Kneeling X Reaching Above Shoulder Height
X Reaching at or Below Waist Level Lifting or Carrying Up to 10 Pounds
Listing or Carrying Up to 35 Pounds X Lifting or Carrying Greater than 35 Pounds with Assistance
X Repetitive Motions (e.g., typing, assembly) Fine Motor Skills (e.g., writing, calibrating instruments)
Gross Motor Movements (e.g., handling heavy objects) X Firm Grasping (both hands)
X Vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception) X Hearing (normal or corrected)
X Hand-Eye Coordination X Driving a Motor Vehicle
X Adaptability | Flexibility X Operating Office Devices (e.g., Tablet, Mobile Phone, Laptop Computer)

Environmental Conditions (X = Required for Position)
Normal Office Environment X Patient Homes | Private Residences
Warehouse X Healthcare | Clinical Environments
Outdoor Work Exposure to Extreme Heat or Cold
Exposure to Wet or Humid Conditions X Exposure to Cleaning Agents or Chemicals
X Exposure to Bio-Hazards or Bodily Fluids Exposure to Loud Noise
Exposure to Electrical Currents Proximity to Loud Noise
Use of Hazardous Materials or Equipment X Driving as Part of Regular Job Duties
Variable or Unpredictable Environments Remote or Telework Environment
Confined or Enclosed Spaces X Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
X Shift Work (Day, Evening, Night) On Call or Irregular Hours
X Extended Hours or Overtime

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.
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