Hospice CNA - Full Time
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Kennesaw, GA, 30144-3682
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 30 December 2025
Overview
Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.
At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.
Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include:
- 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
- Continuing education opportunities
- Scholarship program for employees
- Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
- Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
- Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
- Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
- Incentivized bonus plan
Responsibilities
Enhabit Hospice Nursing Aides assist with various personal care issues including changing bedding, changing clothing, bathing hospice patients and helping with hygienic routines such as brushing teeth, washing hair and keeping wound dressings clean and dry. Our Hospice Nursing Aides may assist patients' family members in caring for their terminally ill relatives by instructing them on how to go about performing basic health-care routines. Nursing Aides consult on a regular basis with their supervising registered nurses in terms of keeping hospice team members apprised of our patients' progression and the families' needs.
Qualifications
Must meet one of the following requirements:
Must possess a valid state driver’s license and autombile insurance and have reliable transportation.
Must have the ability to recognize the needs of people, to maintain good relationships with people, and have the capacity to make meaningful observations and communicate them to the supervisor.
Additional Information
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.
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Frequently asked questions
Hospice CNAs in Kennesaw focus on compassionate personal care, assisting patients with hygiene, dressing, and comfort measures. Their day often involves collaborating closely with nurses and family members, ensuring patients’ dignity while managing tasks like wound care and emotional support in a home environment.
Employers in Kennesaw highly regard a valid CNA certification registered with the state nurse aide registry. Additional training in hospice care and compliance with federal competency standards can give candidates an edge, reflecting local healthcare regulations and patient care expectations.
Full-time Hospice CNAs often benefit from stable schedules and comprehensive benefits like health insurance and paid time off, while part-time roles might offer more flexibility but fewer perks. Full-time positions also allow deeper patient relationships due to consistent care continuity.
Encompass Health emphasizes innovation and employee growth, offering cutting-edge technology and continuous education. Their culture fosters collaboration and supports work-life balance, setting their Hospice CNA roles apart through ongoing professional development and comprehensive benefits.
The company invests in wellness resources and fosters a supportive environment, encouraging open communication with supervisors and peers. Access to counseling and continuing education helps Hospice CNAs maintain resilience and deliver empathetic care without burnout.
Kennesaw’s aging population drives increasing demand for hospice care professionals, including CNAs. While competition exists, candidates with up-to-date certifications and home health experience stand a strong chance, as regional healthcare providers expand in-home palliative services.
Reliable transportation is crucial due to the home-based nature of hospice care. Traffic patterns in Kennesaw can vary, so planning routes to accommodate patient home visits and potential rural locations ensures punctuality and efficient patient coverage.
Hospice CNAs in Kennesaw typically earn between $14 and $18 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. Full-time positions often include benefits, which add value beyond the hourly wage in this competitive Georgia healthcare market.
Encompass Health looks for compassionate individuals with strong observational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and nurses. Reliability and a commitment to ethical, patient-centered care align well with their innovative and supportive culture.
Yes, Encompass Health encourages professional growth through continuing education and scholarship programs. Hospice CNAs can pursue additional certifications or nursing roles, leveraging the company’s resources to advance within home health and hospice care sectors.