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Safety Sitter

Durango, CO · On-site

$18 - $22.83/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Safety Sitter, you will perform direct observation of ... hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm ...

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Safety Sitter, you will perform direct observation of ... hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm ...

Safety Sitter

Durango, CO

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

... hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm ... As our Safety Sitter, you will perform direct observation of patients to maintain safety, utilizing ...

Sitter Service Coordinator

Katy, TX · On-site

$10 - $12/hr

A Hug Away, Inc. is seeking a Sitter Service Coordinator to support our Home Health and Hospice operations. This role is essential in ensuring appropriate staffing coverage for sitter services while ...

Hospice Companion

Mission Viejo, CA · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

Hospice Companion Volunteers focus on emotional and social support rather than clinical care ... music, or sitting with patients * Offering emotional support by listening attentively and ...

Hospice Companion

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Hospice Companion Volunteers focus on emotional and social support rather than clinical care ... music, or sitting with patients * Offering emotional support by listening attentively and ...

Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and attentive Sitter/Companion to provide dedicated care ... Experience providing dementia care, memory care, hospice support or working with individuals with ...

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How much do hospice sitter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for hospice sitter in the United States is $16.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hospice sitter?

A Hospice Sitter provides companionship and non-medical support to patients receiving end-of-life care. Their duties may include offering emotional support, ensuring patient comfort, assisting with basic tasks, and notifying medical staff of any changes. They do not provide medical care but help create a peaceful and supportive environment for the patient and their family.

What does a hospice sitter do?

A typical workday for a Hospice Sitter involves spending extended periods at a patient’s bedside, providing emotional comfort, ensuring safety, and assisting with light tasks such as repositioning or helping with meals if permitted by the care plan. Hospice Sitters closely observe patients, promptly alerting nursing staff of any changes in condition or urgent needs. They often work independently but interact regularly with nurses, family members, and other caregivers to ensure holistic support. This role may involve working irregular hours, including nights and weekends, based on the patient's needs and hospice care schedules.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a hospice sitter?

To thrive as a Hospice Sitter, you need a compassionate demeanor, basic patient care knowledge, and experience assisting individuals in end-of-life care settings, often requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with basic medical terminology, vital sign monitoring devices, and adherence to patient care protocols is beneficial, though formal certification is not always required. Strong soft skills like patience, emotional resilience, and effective communication are essential to provide comfort and support to patients and their families. These abilities ensure the sitter can maintain a calming presence, promote dignity, and respond to both emotional and safety needs in a sensitive environment.

How much do hospice sitters make?

Hospice sitters typically earn between $10 and $15 per hour, depending on location, experience, and employer. Some positions may offer additional benefits or flexible schedules, and certification in patient care can enhance earning potential.

How to become a hospice sitter?

To become a hospice sitter, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and should have compassionate nature and good communication skills. Some employers may require background checks and basic training in patient care or hospice protocols. Certification is not always mandatory but can improve job prospects and performance in this role.
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Infographic showing various Hospice Sitter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,733 per year, or $16.7 per hour.

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Pathways Hospice Foundation

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

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Job description

Meaningful. Satisfying. Inspiring. Volunteer for one of the oldest and largest non-profit hospice providers.

Provide companionship to isolated patients and support to overworked caregivers in their homes, care homes and nursing facilities. You are assigned one-on one with a patient who you visit regularly through the end of the patient' life. Through life review, sharing music or art, reading, walking, talking and sitting in silence you bond with remarkable individuals, share their humor and courage, experience the history of our diverse community, and bear witness to the most profound moments of another's life.

Our next training classes are starting soon. As an equal member of a professsional hospice team training is required as well as on-going learning. The typical committment is about three to four hours per week and we ask you to commit to one year of service. Times and hours are very flexible. Volunteers are needed 7 days a week and all hours.

Hospice volunteering is not for everyone. If you are a good listener and drawn to the end of life experience, please joins us and make memories that last a lifetime.

Many other types of volunteer opportunities are also available. Please see our web site at www.pathwayshealth.org and/or call 408-773-4271 for more information.

Pathways is one of the Bay Area pioneers of hospice service and unlike some hospices, is a non-profit so your service allows us to provide additional support and services to those in need.