Hopestone Hospice Aide

Job Description

Job Description

The Hopestone Hospice Aide plays a vital role in providing compassionate, hands-on care to patients receiving hospice services at the Texas City Hospice Branch. This position focuses on enhancing the quality of life for terminally ill patients by assisting with daily living activities and offering emotional support to both patients and their families. The aide works closely with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure that patient comfort and dignity are maintained throughout their care journey. This role requires a deep commitment to empathetic care, attention to detail, and the ability to respond effectively to the changing needs of patients. Ultimately, the Hospice Aide contributes significantly to the holistic care approach that defines hospice services, supporting patients in their final stages with respect and kindness.

• Afflicated with Choice Hospice

As a Hospice Aide, you will :

Provide direct patient care to patients under direction of the RN and according to the Aid Plan of Care.

Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.

Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care.

Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient / family and other employees.

Provide an environment which promotes respect for patients, privacy and property.

Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.

Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.

Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.

Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Requirements

Current CNA / HHA certifications

Valid Driver’s License

Valid Auto Insurance

CPR Certification

HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Benefits and Perks