Hospice Care Aide — Compassionate, Flexible Hours

Optimal Care; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (3+ weeks for FT)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA options

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Optimal Care is building a talent pipeline of CNAs and STNAs for Hospice Aide opportunities in Central Indiana. You will provide hands-on support to patients, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and quality of life in homes or care facilities.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, empathy, and collaboration with nurses and the interdisciplinary team. Daily travel within Marion/Hamilton/Madison etc. service areas is required, with full-time, part-time, and per diem options available.

Qualifications

• Must read and write in English.
• Hospice philosophy understanding and compassionate care.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Comfort with death/dying and maintaining patient dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care to maintain patient quality of life at home or in facilities.
• Assist with personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, meals, mobility.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and families while coordinating with nurses and care team.
• Travel daily within service area to provide home or facility-based care.

Skills

English proficiency

Empathy

Reading & writing

Self‑direction

Job description

Optimal Care is building a talent pipeline of CNAs and STNAs for Hospice Aide opportunities in Central Indiana. You will provide hands-on support to patients, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and quality of life in homes or care facilities.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, empathy, and collaboration with nurses and the interdisciplinary team. Daily travel within Marion/Hamilton/Madison etc. service areas is required, with full-time, part-time, and per diem options available.