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Hospice Aide - Full Time (CHHA Required)

Virtua Health·Gilpin County, Colorado

$19 - $25/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

The Hospice Aide provides compassionate personal care and support to patients with terminal illnesses according to their established plan of care. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, performing household tasks, and documenting patient status for the hospice registered nurse.

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around.

Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country.

We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home.

A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S.

News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location

  • Lippincott - 301
  • Lippincott
  • Drive
  • Remote
  • Type:
  • On-Site
  • Employment
  • Type:
  • Employee
  • Employment
  • Classification:
  • Regular
  • Time
  • Type:
  • Full time
  • Work
  • Shift: 1st
  • Shift (United
  • States of
  • America)
  • Total
  • Weekly
  • Hours: 40
  • Additional
  • Locations:
  • Job
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  • Job
  • Summary: Under the supervision of the hospice registered nurse the HHA provides compassionate and supportive care to patients with terminal illnesses at end of life. Hospice Aide performs personal care services following plan of care to improve upon patients’ quality of life which include bathing, dressing, and feeding. Assists with patient mobility, using assistive devices if necessary. Performs household duties as needed including bed making, laundry, and meal preparation. Documents care provided. Relays pertinent information to the assigned hospice registered nurse.
  • Position
  • Responsibilities: Knowledgeable of and supports the plan of care under the direction of the RN. Provides compassionate and meaningful personal care and household chores to/for the patient as established in the plan of care in order to improve upon patients’ quality of life. Submits all documentation (care plan, time sheets, API, etc.) accurately and timely. Identifies and communicates changes in the patients’ status to RN and responds appropriately. Reinforces education and provides emotional support to the patient and family / responsible party regarding individual care needs, wellness, and safety issues. Practice standard precautions and patient safety principles. Identifies and partakes in performance improvement activities. Participates within interdisciplinary group meetings and provides meaningful feedback as requested. Maintains departmental level competencies.
  • Position
  • Qualifications
  • Required:
  • Required
  • Experience: Nurse Aide experience preferred.
  • Required
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalency preferred. Successful completion of State Certified Aide course.
  • Training /
  • Certification /
  • Licensure: License as a Certified Home Health Aide. Must have current proof of valid driver's license and auto insurance. Current Certification CPR and BLS.

Hourly Rate

$18.54 - $24.68 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) license and have current CPR and BLS certifications. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Feeding
  • Dressing
  • Bathing
  • Patient care
  • Emotional support
  • Performance improvement
  • Patient safety
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Hospice care
  • Personal care services
  • Patient mobility
  • Standard precautions
  • Household duties

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Prescription insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid sick leave
  • 403(b) retirement plan

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$19 - $25/hr
Location
Gilpin County, Colorado
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Virtua Health

Virtua is South Jersey’s largest health system, committed to the mission of helping people be well, get well, and stay well and averaging more than one million patient encounters each year. Virtua’s 14,000-plus employees provide comprehensive care at five hospitals and nearly...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Colorado nursing roles favor experienced RNs

Colorado nursing roles like this often draw steady demand from home health and hospice settings, where employers look for RNs who can work independently and manage patient care in the field. These positions are competitive because a current Colorado RN license, prior nursing experience, reliable transportation, and familiarity with HCHB can all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driving documents, and home health or hospice experience before applying.

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