Job Description

The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patients personal needs and to promote comfort. Care is performed in the patient"s home, which can occur in various locations depending on the location of the patients. You are required

The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

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

Performing personal care needs after given a patients assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.

Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2)

Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.

Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.

Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.

Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.

Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.

Providing proper care and observation of patients skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.

Reporting on patients 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.

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.
Keeping patients living area clean and orderly, as assigned.

Adhering to the organizations documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patients personal needs.
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start,

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