Hospice Aide

AccentCare, Inc. • Middlebury, CT

26d • Onsite

About The Position

AccentCare is hiring a full-time Hospice Aide / CNA to provide compassionate end-of-life care to patients in the Upper Shoreline Guilford/Madison/Clinton area. The role is based in Middlebury, Connecticut, and is not remote. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The stated pay range is $18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience.

The aide supports patients in their homes and care facilities by assisting with personal care and daily living activities, monitoring comfort, and helping patients move safely and with dignity. The work involves frequent movement and physical activity, and requires adapting to varying home and facility conditions while following infection-control and safety protocols. The position requires state certification as a nurse’s aide, applicable training and competency testing, registry eligibility, and reliable transportation.

Requirements

• State certification as a nurse’s aide and completion of required training.
• Pass the agency competency exam with a score of at least 85%.
• Be listed on the state aide registry with a clear record and be eligible to provide care in homes, nursing facilities, or hospitals.
• Have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and state-required auto insurance.
• CPR certification is required for direct patient care in Georgia and Washington.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate hands-on hospice care, including assistance with personal hygiene, repositioning, and mobility.
• Support patients in their homes or care facilities through frequent walking, standing, reaching, and occasional driving to provide timely, dignified end-of-life care.
• Monitor patient comfort, respond to needs, and assist with daily living activities while maintaining safety and dignity.
• Adapt to varying home and facility conditions, including temperature changes, moderate noise, and standard healthcare exposures, while following infection-control and safety protocols.
• Assist with lifting patients weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to the Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate employee achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed