Certified Home Health Aide, Hospice

apartment AccentCare, Inc. location_onSan Diego, CA, US

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Aide / CNA, Hospice

Location: San Diego, CA

Position: Aide / CNA, Hospice

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: East County Area

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Aide / CNA

Salary: $25.00 - $27.00 an hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts

Offer Based on Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

Reimagining Your Career in Hospice

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.

We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.

Be the Best Hospice Aide You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

Certified by the state as a nurse’s aide, with completion of required training and a passing score of 85% or higher on the agency’s competency exam; additional requirements vary by state (e.g. CHHA in CA/NJ, CGNA in MD).
CPR certification required for direct patient care in Georgia and Washington.
Must be listed on the state aide registry with a clear record and eligible to provide care in homes, nursing facilities, or hospitals.
Requires a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and state-required auto insurance.

Responsibilities:

Provide compassionate, hands-on care to hospice patients, including assistance with personal hygiene, repositioning, and mobility support for individuals who may require lifting (up to 200 lbs with assistance).
Support patients in their homes or care facilities through frequent movement and physical activity, such as walking, standing, reaching, and occasional driving, ensuring timely and dignified end-of-life care.
Monitor comfort levels, respond to needs, and assist with daily living activities, always maintaining patient safety and dignity.
Work comfortably in home and facility environments, adapting to varying conditions such as temperature changes, moderate noise, and standard healthcare exposures, while upholding infection control and safety protocols.

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

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 such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
And more!

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At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.

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