Hospice Aide
Healthcare
HospiceAideHospiceCare(PerDiem)
“Hospice Aide - Hospice Care (Per Diem) at Hospice Aide. Skills: Patient care, Hospice Plan of Care, Patient observation. Follows Hospice Plan of Care. Observes patients' conditions”
What You'll Achieve.
Restore or maintain the patient’s physical and emotional well being; Maintain a supportive and empathetic environment
Industry & Context.
Pre-employment drug test, Physical examination, Annual health assessment, Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or equivalent, Completion of a Hospice Orientation within 3 days of hire, At least one year of nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide experience, HHA Certified or Ability to meet one of the following eligibility requirements for Competence: Currently certified CNA. Documented home health aide or nurse aide training and competency evaluation from an out-of-state training program Home health aide with documented home health aide training and competency evaluation who has not been employed as a home health aide for 24 consecutive months, An interest and sensitivity in caring for the terminally ill, Ability to read, writes, understands and carries out directions/instructions and maintains simple records, A pre-employment drug test and physical examination required and an annual health assessment (as required by NYS Health Department) are musts, Must respect patient confidentiality, Accomplishes duties of the job within allotted time, Work is thorough and neat
Nice to Have
Two years of Hospice Aide experience, Participates in the training of new agency home health aides (CHHA) during their initial training/certification, Must be capable of working independently and under minimal supervision, Provides mentoring to new Hildebrandt Hospice Aides as requested, Regularly completes on going hospice education through an on line portal, Completes Safe Food Handling Certification Level ll after 6 months in the role, Demonstrates a higher level of commitment to outstanding customer service both internally and externally, Supervisor recommendation is required, Must be and remain in good standing with no disciplinary action and maintain positive performance measures, Ability to interact, perceive and anticipate the needs of the patient
What You'll Do.
Follows Hospice Plan of Care
Observes patients' conditions
Reports changes in patient condition
Turns and repositions bedridden patients
Serves and collects meal trays
Measures and records food and liquid intake/output
Provides patients assistance with walking
Provides assistance with personal care
Answers patient call lights
Maintains a neat and clean patient area
Completes light housekeeping
Stocks/stores medical supplies
Offers support and comfort to families
Provides post-mortem care
Assists RN and other disciplines
Maintains high standards of integrity
Maintains member privacy
Performs other functions as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assists RN and other disciplines; Provides mentoring/support to other Home Health Aide’s; Provides hands on experience to new Home Health Aide’s; Works with patients and their respective caregivers; Provides mentoring to new Hildebrandt Hospice Aides
Communication Scope
Communicates perceived needs to nursing staff
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