Hospice Aide
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Job Summary: Provides basic personal care and homemaking services as directed by the Manager, Service Operations (or designee) or RN.Essential Functions* Performs the following or similar patient-care tasks in accordance with the plan of care developed by the RN:* Temperature, pulse and respiration,* Sponge, tub, shower and/or bed baths; shampoo in sink, tub, shower and/or bed,* Oral hygiene, nail and skin care, back rubs; assist with use of bedpan or urinal,* Making an occupied bed,* Range of motion exercises, positioning, transferring, ambulating,* Performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services,* Assistance with ambulation or exercise,* Assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered, as set up by the caregiver/family,* Setting up meals, assistance with feeding in accordance with facility policies (when applicable),* Assists patients with light household services essential to health care at home. such as preparing light meals, washing dishes, dusting furniture, etc.* Maintains a safe environment and observes appropriate infection control precautions.* Assists in maintaining or improving the patient's independent functioning as patient condition allows.* Reinforces the patient's proper use of assistive devices.* Informs the Manager, Service Operations (or designee) or RN of changes in the patient's condition, needs or patient/family issues.* Interacts and communicates with patients, caregivers, interdisciplinary team (IDT) team members, volunteers, and external customers.* Documents patient care following established organizational standards and submits documentation in accordance with policies.* Communicates complete and accurate information to team disciplines in a timely manner.* Acts as a resource for staff members, and orients new staff as needed.* Works collaboratively and actively participates in team functions and meetings.* Completes a minimum of twelve (12) hours of in-service education and training programs annually, to comply with the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987.* Utilizes allocated supplies and resources appropriately to ensure business outcomes are met.* Adjusts to changes in workload and schedules based on changing departmental organizational priorities.* Participates in internal and external education, training, in-services, quality improvement initiatives, meetings, team functions and other activities to promote personal and professional growth.Qualifications* High school diploma or GED preferred.* Current CNA certification required.* One (1) or two (2) years' experience as a home health/hospice aide or nurse aide preferred.* Completion of a home health/hospice aide training and competency-evaluation program or an in-house competency-evaluation program.* Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently and be able to effectively communicate in internal and external relationships for all essential job functions.* Ability to use technology (hardware and software) required of clinicians in their practice.* Must demonstrate the ability to follow oral and written instructions.* Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player, have sound judgment; effective organizational, communication, prioritization and follow-through skills; attention to detail; accuracy; dependability; tact; and ability to maintain confidential information.* Must be able to cope with family/caregiver emotional stress, cultural diversity and be tolerant of individual life-styles.* Proof of current tuberculin testing required. Patient contact will not be allowed until tuberculin clearance is documented.* Must have reliable transportation.* Must be eligible to work in the United States.