Certified Nursing Assistant | Resolutions Austin

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

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 patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care

performed.

The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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

2. Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.

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

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

5. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.

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

7. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.

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

9. Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.

10. 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.

11. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Meets the training requirements of the State.

2. 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.

3. At least 18 years of age.

4. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

5. Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.

6. Satisfactory references from previous employers.

7. 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.

8. Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

9. Possess and maintains current CPR certification.

10. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at