Hospice Aide: Northern Hills or surrounding areas

Hospice Aide: Full-Time or Part-Time

Job Description Summary

The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and promote comfort.  Aides are responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.

Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing personal care including:
  • Baths
  • Back rubs
  • Oral hygiene
  • Shampoos
  • Changing bed linen
  • Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
  • Skin care to prevent breakdown
  • Assisting the patient with toileting activities
  • Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Meeting the safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Assessing and reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
• Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”
• Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing respite for patients/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.

Position Qualifications:

• Meets the training requirements of the State and Agency
• Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training. Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification. (Or the ability to obtain.)
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene
• Valid Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off