HOSPICE AIDE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Jul 18, 2025 - The Hospice Aide has effective communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and compassion when interacting with terminally ill patients. This role demands strong time management and organizational skills, along with high integrity to maintain confidentiality. The aide also has an active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation, experience in a medical office, including phlebotomy and lab work, and the ability to manage a high volume of patients.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Hospice Aide Resume
- Personal Care
- Visit Scheduling
- Safety & Equipment
- Hygiene Care
- Dressing Assistance
- Meal Assistance
- Temperature Measurement
- Patient Condition Assessment
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Condition Observation Reporting
- Reporting Communication
- Positive Communication
- Interpersonal Awareness
- Professional Communication
- Confidentiality Maintenance
- Emotional Support
- Family Care Encouragement
- Team Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
Summary of Hospice Aide Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Nursing with 1 year of Experience
- Passion for hospice care and the ability to build connections with both patients and family members.
- Able to have a positive customer service orientation
- Experience working with diverse groups of patients and co-workers
- Ability to solve customer-service-related problems for internal and external customers.
- Ability to recognize the special needs and concerns while being both compassionate and empathetic.
- Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, and caring manner.
- Must have experience in hospice
- Must have a valid CNA License in the State of Wisconsin.
2. BS in Health Sciences with 2 years of Experience
- Able to provide current and valid CPR certification
- Able to direct Patient Care, required in Georgia & California
- Able to be listed on the state aide registry with a clear record
- Able to deliver care to patients in their own homes, nursing facilities, or hospitals
- Ability to complete the agency Home Health Aide Competency Exam with an 85% or better
- Experience in a supervised setting (preferably a healthcare setting)
- Ability to meet the regulations and requirements of the state (s) in which the program provides service
- Able to compassionate attitude toward the care of the sick, the ability to read, write and carry out directions, maturity, and the ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job
- Able to commit to AccentCare's philosophy of care, true hope values, vision and mission statements as an exemplary role model for all staff
3. BA in Psychology with 1 year of Experience
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, such as empathy and compassion
- Time management and organizational skills
- High integrity, including the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to be tactful and patient
- Able to understand the hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation and meet the state-specific training requirements.
- Experience as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist for a busy medical office
- Experience with a high volume of patients, at least 150 patients per day
- Experience with phlebotomy and labs, at least 20 sticks per day
4. BS in Social Work with 3 years of Experience
- Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant course.
- Experience as a CNA/Home Health Aide in a Medicare Certified Program
- Able to CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR - AHA Healthcare Provider, CHPNA - Certified Hospice Palliative Nurse Assistant
- Must communicate (both orally and in writing) effectively with patients and families.
- Ability to provide safe and thorough care.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to effectively exercise tact, initiative and good judgment in dealing with patients and families.
- Good standing with the State Board of Nursing in the state of licensure.
5. BA in Biology with 1 year of Experience
- Must achieve a satisfactory score on the required competency test
- Able to maintain twelve (12) hour educational requirements
- Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Aide program with current certification
- Good standing with state regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well with a team and independently with minimal direct supervision
- Proficient computer and technology skills
- Experience as a Nursing Assistant.