Benefits:
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Join Millenia Hospice—Where Compassion Meets Excellence
At Millenia Hospice, we believe hospice care is more than a service—it is a calling.
We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Part-Time Hospice Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide exceptional personal care to hospice patients in the Dallas area.
This position is ideal for a CNA who values meaningful patient relationships, compassionate teamwork, and the opportunity to help patients experience comfort, dignity, and respect. Your care and presence will make an important difference for patients and their families every day.
Position Summary
The Hospice Aide/CNA provides hands-on personal care and assistance with activities of daily living to hospice patients in their homes, assisted living communities, nursing facilities, or other places of residence.
Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and following each patient’s individualized Plan of Care, the Hospice Aide helps maintain the patient’s comfort, dignity, safety, and quality of life.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable, attentive, respectful, and committed to providing comfort-focused end-of-life care.
Position Detail
Part-time position
Field-based patient care
Primary service area: Dallas
Local travel between patient residences is required
Schedule and visit assignments are based on patient and agency needs
Key Responsibilities
Personal Care and Assistance
Provide direct personal care according to the patient’s individualized Plan of Care.
Assist patients with bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, skin care, and other personal hygiene needs.
Assist with dressing and toileting.
Help patients with activities of daily living.
Provide mobility assistance, transfers, repositioning, and other approved supportive care.
Provide feeding assistance when included in the Plan of Care and permitted by agency policy.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment.
Use proper body mechanics and follow established safety procedures during all patient-care activities.
Protect each patient’s privacy, dignity, preferences, and personal choices.
Observation and Communication
Observe patients for changes in physical condition, behavior, comfort, skin integrity, mobility, and ability to complete daily activities.
Promptly report changes in condition, new symptoms, safety concerns, or caregiver concerns to the RN Case Manager.
Report any refusal of care, missed visit, or inability to complete assigned services.
Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families, caregivers, facility staff, and members of the hospice team.
Care Coordination
Follow the established Plan of Care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Complete assigned visits according to the established schedule.
Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary hospice team, including:
RN Case Managers
Social workers
Chaplains and spiritual-care providers
Physicians and clinical leadership
Other members of the patient’s care team
Notify the supervising nurse when the patient’s needs appear to require an update to the Plan of Care.
Participate in care coordination activities and team meetings when required.
Patient and Family Support
Provide a calm, compassionate, and respectful presence for patients and families.
Reinforce basic personal-care instructions and comfort measures as directed by the Registered Nurse and Plan of Care.
Listen respectfully to patient and family concerns and communicate those concerns to the RN Case Manager.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
Documentation and Compliance
Complete all Hospice Aide/CNA visit notes accurately and within the required 24–48-hour timeframe.
Maintain complete and professional documentation in the agency’s electronic medical record system.
Document the care provided, patient response, observations, and concerns requiring follow-up.
Follow all hospice policies, procedures, infection-control requirements, safety practices, and professional standards.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Perform only those duties permitted by the CNA’s certification, the patient’s Plan of Care, and agency policy.
Required Qualifications
Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the State of Texas.
Three to five years of CNA experience.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned Dallas service area.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary hospice team.
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Dependability and the ability to complete assigned visits and documentation on time.
Compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered approach to care.
Ability to successfully complete required background checks, certification verification, and onboarding requirements.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and complying with HIPAA and agency policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous hospice or home health experience.
Experience using an electronic medical record system, such as Kinnser/WellSky.
Understanding of hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and comfort-focused services.
Why Join Millenia Hospice?
Meaningful work supporting patients and families
Part-time scheduling
Collaborative interdisciplinary team
Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients
A compassionate, patient-centered work environment
Help Patients Experience Comfort and Dignity
As a Hospice Aide with Millenia Hospice, you will provide more than personal care. You will offer reassurance, dignity, comfort, and compassionate support during an important stage of each patient’s journey.
If you are a caring and dependable Texas-certified CNA who wants to make a meaningful difference for hospice patients and families in Dallas, we encourage you to apply and join the Millenia Hospice team.