Certified Hospice Aide | Full Time | Agape Hospice Pinal County

JOB 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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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.

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

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 patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.

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.

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 patient's / family / caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.

Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.

Adhering to the organization's 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 patient's personal needs.

The hospice aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b).

Meets the training requirements of the State.

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.

Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

The ability to drive and / or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

Good oral and written communications

Good organizational skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Please complete based on a normal day's work.

Employees are asked to sign a statement indicating whether they can perform the essential functions of their position.

Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements and notices set forth therein. I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company's established policies and procedures. I agree to request guidance from my Supervisor in the event that I am unsure of how to interpret any policy.

I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the Company or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.

This position consistently supports and promotes compliance with the Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the agency, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and all policies and procedures.

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