CNA - Hospice Aide
Company: Optum
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description $1,250 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
Explore opportunities with SunCrest Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a
leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and
families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses,
we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our
team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their
families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for
your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring.
Connecting. Growing together. As the Home and Community Bases
Services Aide, you will provide support, assistance with personal
hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to
remain in their own home. Primary Responsibilities: - Provide
personal care and assist with daily living activities such as
bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders -
Support household tasks, meal preparation, and accompany clients to
appointments or errands as needed - Monitor and document client
condition, vital signs, and incidents; maintain confidentiality and
use EVV system - Ensure a safe environment, operate medical
equipment properly, and respond promptly to client needs You'll be
rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that
will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to
succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles
you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: - Current
driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or
access to public transportation - Current CPR certification -
Ability to work flexible hours and independently - Ability to
function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed,
color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client - TN:
Successful completion of a total of seventy-five (75) hours of
training which include sixteen (16) hours of clinical training
prior to or during the first three (3) months of employment and who
is qualified to provide basic services, including simple procedures
as extension of therapy services, personal care regarding
nutritional needs, ambulation and exercise, and household services
essential to health care at home. Preferred Qualifications: - 6
months of home care experience Pay is based on several factors
including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work
experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we
offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive
and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k
contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility
requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us,
you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The
hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $27.69 per hour
based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws
as applicable LHCJobs At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help
people live healthier lives and make the health system work better
for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality,
age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their
healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many
barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by
people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with
lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the
environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that
addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an
enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is
an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local,
state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group
is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug
test before beginning employment.
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