Hospice of North Alabama·Huntsville, Alabama
Provide essential personal care, mobility assistance, and emotional support to terminally ill patients in a home setting. Monitor patient conditions and collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure dignity and comfort.
As a Hospice CNA You will: Personal Care: Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and repositioning Monitor & Report: Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition Mobility: Assist with ambulation, transfers, ROM exercises and safe equipment use Medication Assistance: Help with self-administered medications per state regulations Emotional Support: Offer companionship and comfort to patients and families. Light Housekeeping: Change linens, assist with meals, and maintain a clean space.
Meet the training requirements of the state of practice Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care Must be 18+ years of age Complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, 16 of the 75 hours of classroom must be complete prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training Possess and maintain current CPR certification Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill Ability to work with little direct supervision Ability to handle death/dying Strong oral and written communication skills Good Organizational Skills About our Line of Business At Hospice of North Alabama, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Hospice of North Alabama, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.hospiceofnorthalabama.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Must be a certified CNA with at least six months of experience and a current CPR certification. Requires completion of specific classroom and practical training hours and the ability to handle end-of-life care.
Market context
Hospice aide openings in Alabama often reflect steady demand for CNAs who can provide compassionate end-of-life support in home or facility settings. This role is competitive because employers look for current CNA certification, at least six months of personal care experience, CPR, and completion of required classroom and practical training; benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and an HSA. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your certification, CPR status, and hospice-care experience before applying.
