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The Hospice Aide is responsible for assisting the licensed staff by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary

in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patients and family/visitors. Non-professional services include, but are not limited to: bathing, grooming, feeding,

transferring, personal hygiene, specimen collection and toileting. The position also requires the execution of various light housekeeping activities, including maintaining the patient’s room in an orderly fashion, laundry, and other related duties.

SCHEDULE:

+ Monday - Friday

+ Every other weekend rotation

+ Per Diem

HIGHLIGHTS:

+ Mileage Reimbursement

The Hospice Aide is expected to adhere to established facility policies and procedures regarding the facility’s mission, environment, safety and infection control standards.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

1) Maintain working knowledge of patients assigned to their care

2) Provide personal care/assistance as required by the patients and directed by the RN and/or care plan.

3) Administer complete/partial baths

4) Assist and document toileting/incontinence of patients

5) Prepares patient for meals, serves and collects trays, assists in setting up and feeding patients, serves fresh water and nourishment when indicated

6) Lift, transfer and transport patients in wheelchair, bed or gurney as directed by the nurse and/or care plan

7) Obtain and record patients's temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, urine testing, weight, intake/output as directed y the charge nurse and/or care plan

Qualifications/Education Requirements:

High School Education or Equivalent

Work/Skill/Experience:

Six (6) months experience in Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, Adult Home or Home Care

Licensure/Certification:

Duel Certification as Home Health Aide and Certified Nurse’s Aide preferred

Minimum certification as Home Health Aide required