Assistant CNA - Hospice
Elara Caring
Eaton Rapids, MI

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Location: Eaton County
Schedule: Monday–Friday, day shift

Elara Caring, we understand that hospice care is about so much more than medical treatment—it’s about dignity, comfort, and connection. As a Hospice CNA you will play a central role in helping patients and families find peace and support at home during life’s most meaningful journey.

• Flexible scheduling with the independence to manage your day

• Competitive pay plus mileage reimbursement and performance incentives

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life, and even pet insurance

• Generous paid time off, holidays, and bereavement leave

• Opportunities for growth through tuition reimbursement and career advancement

• A supportive team culture rooted in compassion, collaboration, and excellence

• Provide hands-on, compassionate care following each patient’s care plan

• Offer comfort, dignity, and emotional support during end-of-life care

• Assist patients and families in learning self-care skills

• Report updates to the RN Case Manager and care team

• Document care provided, changes in condition, and patient needs

• Help prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and support continuity of care

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1+ year of experience as a Nursing Assistant or Hospice Aide

• Completion of a state-approved Hospice Aide training program with competency evaluation (per 42 CFR §484.36)

• Hospice or home health experience preferred

• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance (50% travel)

• Preferred to live in the service area

• Ability to lift 50–100 lbs and perform hands-on caregiving duties

At Elara Caring, you are more than an aide —you are a lifeline, a comfort, and a source of peace.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

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