CNA-Dietary Aide

Tidewell Hospice, a part of Empath Health is seeking a caring and detail-oriented CNA/ Dietary Aide to join our team.

Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect.

Schedule: Week 1: Tue, Wed, Sat Week 2: Sun, Mon, Thur, Fri

What you'll Do

• Is responsible for food purchasing and storage, meal preparation, meal delivery, and maintenance of a sanitary kitchen environment.
• Undertakes the vital job of meeting the dietary goals and preferences of terminal patients in the hospice house setting.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Director, Registered Dietitian, and Food Service Coordinator, the hospice CNA/Dietary Aide purchases, stores and prepares attractively presented meals in a sanitary manner, on a timely basis.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the kitchen, equipment and dietary department area and performs clinical/patient care duties as a CNA.
• Provides clinical services to meet care needs of patients in the Hospice House as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

• Florida State Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, including a minimum of 75 education hours of theory and clinical in preparation for a CNA license
• Current CPR certification
• One year of recent experience in hospice, home health or acute-care setting is preferred.
• One year of recent experience within a healthcare environment, preferably in a hospice or acute-care setting is preferred
• Previous dietary experience preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

What You'll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

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