HC LTC Clinical Support - Hospice Aide

5-Star Rated Hospice Providing Local, Personalized, Quality Care!

Hospice Satilla, a community-based non-profit, began in Waycross, GA in 1986 and started accepting patients in 1987. A small volunteer steering committee with a vision to bring comfort and dignity to individuals in the final stage of life's journey made the concept of hospice care in Waycross a reality. We are the experts when it comes to helping patients living with advanced illnesses such as Alzheimer's / Dementia, cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).

At Hospice Satilla, we are always looking for compassionate and caring professionals to join our team. Our team is comprised of local individuals committed to caring for the people of their community.

Serving Ware, Pierce, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, and Coffee counties.

Position Summary

The Hospice Aide provides compassionate, hands-on personal care to terminally ill patients in various settings. The aide supports patient comfort, dignity, and safety while adhering to the established plan of care. The role involves direct care tasks, assisting with mobility, and supporting family caregivers, with flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and across different care sites as needed.

Essential Functions

• Provide personal care services in accordance with the plan of care and hospice regulations.
• Assist with patient ambulation and exercise routines.
• Perform basic procedures as directed by licensed clinicians.
• Observe and report changes in the patient's condition to a licensed nurse.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation per policy.
• Educate family or caregiver on proper patient care techniques.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other required sessions.
• Complete a minimum of 12 hours of job-specific training annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge and Critical Skills

Experience

License / Certification

Education

Other Requirements

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination of education and / or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable.This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions required of employees in this position. The organization reserves the right to modify or amend the duties of the position or to require that additional tasks be performed as organizational needs change. This description does not constitute a contract of employment, and employment with the organization is at-will, meaning either the employee or the organization may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

ADA Statement / Disclaimer

Hospice Satilla is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities and the ability to perform the essential functions of a position. If you require an accommodation to apply, interview or interview perform the essential functions of this role, please contact Linda O'Berry, Human Resources, at Linda.Oberry@hospicesatilla.com.

We participate in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer