HOS Aide

Hospice Aide Position

The Hospice Aide provides personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence, assists in providing a safe and clean environment, works cooperatively with the patient and family, and shares observations and problems with the supervisor. The aide works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and reports to the Hospice Administrator.

Role Expectations :

• Provides direct patient care to patient under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care that supports patient / family needs are met.
• Provides necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per the Hospice policy.
• Provides necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practices accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication with patients / family and other employees.
• Provides an environment that promotes respect for patients, privacy, and property.
• Provides skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Promotes the Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Provides care utilizing infection control measures (OSHA)
• Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
• Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency.
• Performs on-call / after-hours responsibilities and provides on-call / after-hours services to patients and their families as assigned. Examples include weekend and holiday coverage rotations.
• Timely submission of all required paperwork.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Transportation : Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance

Requirements :

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