Certified Hospice Home Health Aide

DUTIES:

The hospice aide is responsible for providing personal care under the direction of a registered nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, etc) according to the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
• Document care provided according to agency policy.
• Report any deviations from the Plan of Care to the Case Manager (or designee if not available).
• Use Durable Medical Equipment safely.
• Take vital signs when on Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
• Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
• Provide proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. Reports any changes/areas of concern to Case Manager.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, range of motion if documented on the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
• Provide respite for patient’s family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.

RATE: $20

PART-TIME MONDAY-FRIDAY 5PM-8PM

JOB CONDITIONS

• The ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
• Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.
• Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.

COMPANY INFORMATION

• Has access to patient medical records.