The founders of Day City Hospice took the lessons learned from years of experience in corporate America to create a patient-centered hospice that maximizes resources at bedside while being operated locally. Our passion is to provide patients and their families with hospice care that is rooted in the communities we serve. When end-of-life care is necessary, patients and their families are in their most vulnerable time. Our Ohio-based management team, through our local clinicians, can respond to the needs of our patients in a timely and appropriate manner because we are local. We are also passionate about providing our employees the right tools to do their jobs effectively and provide the best hospice care in the Dayton, OH area. We don't require high caseloads or unmanageable quotas, which gives our team more time with each of their patients. Our top priority is our patients and the people serving them. What We offer:
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Discount Programs
What You'll Do:
- Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
- 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 lined 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 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
- Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
Qualifications:
- At least 16 years of age
- Certified by the state as a nurse aide
- Maintains a current CPR Certification
- List on the state aide registry with a clear record able to deliver care to patients
- Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
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