Hospice Aide Trainee - Home Hospice, (Full Time 1.0/Day)

Your Career at Hospice…

Hospice & Community Care provides quality care to thousands of patients and families every year so they can live better at end of life. We are able to support hundreds of individuals in our community each day because of our incredible staff. Whether in a clinical role or supporting the organization behind the scenes, your career at Hospice & Community Care makes a meaningful difference to patients and families.

Hospice Aide (CNA) Trainee

Are you looking to join the healthcare field, but aren't quite sure where to start? Hospice & Community Care has partnered with Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) - Lancaster and is currently offering the opportunity for Paid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training!

We are looking to invest in an individual who desires to become Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes are the perfect stepping stone to not only a growing, but fulfilling career!

And the best part, you will earn while you learn. Hospice & Community Care will not only cover the cost of your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes, but will pay you an hourly wage while you attend. Amazing, right? Even better, once you have earned your CNA certification, you will be guaranteed job placement.

Current Openings:

Must commit to a full time (80 hrs. per two week pay period) position in Home Hospice- Lancaster

This role is out in the community and not in our inpatient center.

Earn $19.00/hr. during training. Pay increase following CNA certification

Schedule Commitment:

Start Date/Orientation with Hospice & Community Care: August 3 – 7, 2026 will be in orientation with Hospice & Community Care, 8am - 5pm

Then ongoing - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8am - 5pm

Orientation with Hospice & Community Care: 685 Good Drive, Lancaster PA 17604

Must be willing to travel to other locations (Example: York, Mount Joy, etc.) for orientation with our staff

About the training with EMU

EMU at Lancaster (Listrak Building 100 W. Millport Rd. Lititz, PA 17543)

Orientation Date with EMU: July 28, 2026 at 2pm

August 10, 2026 – September 16, 2026

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

Weeks 1 - 3, 7am – 2:30pm

Weeks 4 - 6, 6:30am – 2:30pm

Click on link for more information about EMU: https://emu.edu/lancaster/nursing/cna

Cost: $1,500 including textbooks (Paid by Hospice & Community Care)

Students must purchase solid royal blue scrubs for labs and clinicals

Cost of CNA exam approx. $135 (NOT paid by Hospice & Community Care)

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age

High School Diploma or GED required

Must be available for dates of all classes/orientations/training

Willingness to obtain PA Nurse Aide Certification

Valid driver's license

Your own reliable vehicle

Willingness to complete a: physical, 2 step TB test, drug test, background checks, flu shot or willingness to go through the exemption process

Must remain employed full time with Hospice & Community Care for a period of 12-months after successful completion of paid training program.

We offer a full range of benefits including:

• Must work a minimum of 64 hours per two-week pay period

^ Must work a minimum of 40 hours per two week pay period

• Health Insurance *
• Dental and Vision Insurance ^
• Short and Long Term Disability- Employer Paid *
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) - Employer Paid *
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ^
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Holidays ^
• Paid Time off (PTO) ^
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program ^
• Free Flu Shots
• Mileage reimbursement
• Educational Opportunities
• AAA Membership – Employer Paid ^
• Chair Massages – Employer Paid
• Fresh Fruit during the summer
• Semi-Annual "All Staff" meetings
• Fun, employer-sponsored activities and recognition events

Must be vaccinated for influenza or be granted a religious/medical exemption.

EOE