Hospice Aide I - Field Team

Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice Care Team as Hospice Aide dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.  You’ll serve as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is compassionate and confident working independently in a field-based or home‑care setting. A passion for supporting colleagues, providing calm reassurance, and upholding the highest standards of patient-centered care will make you an invaluable part of our hospice mission.

Location:

Hospice of Cincinnati - This position requires travel. Mileage reimbursement (.72 cents per mile)

Work Schedule:

• Day Shift (40 hours weekly) ( no weekends or holidays)

• Hours: 8am-4:30pm

Incentives & Benefits: 

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please use the link to view TriHealth’s benefits: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits  

To explore more about Hospice and the care we provide click the link below:

 https://hospiceofcincinnati.org/

Job Overview:

Must have at least 6 months paid experience as an aide. This position works full-time Mon-Fri dayshift for the Hospice of Cincinnati East Home Care/Long term Care team with a touch base office in Anderson. This is a very large East territory of Cincinnati for hospice patient care in homecare/long-term-care. We cover the eastern parts of Hamilton County, and Clermont, Brown and Warren County. Must be available to work Mon-Friday days, no weekends or holidays. Care is provided in the patient's home or in their home/long-term-care home, so must have reliable transportation. This position must be willing to travel to other HOC territories. HOC mileage paid.

The Hospice Aide I provides direct patient care to Hospice of Cincinnati patients under the direction of a nurse. The hospice aide will assist with, and/or perform basic activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, assistance with ambulation, etc., and will serve as a provider of companionship and emotional support, even during times of crisis. The position is responsible for knowing safety policies and following approved procedures.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED 2 years of high school education in general studies (Required)
6 months- 2 years Previous Healthcare Experience (Required)
Reading and Math ability appropriate to the position.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 Days Required

Job Responsibilities:

Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a nurse, including bathing, feeding, assistance with ambulation, providing companionship and emotional support, even during times of crisis; follows regulatory and organizational processes and practices to promote a safe clinical environment. 
Communicates effectively with the patient’s interdisciplinary team, including patient and patient family members. 
Performs equipment and supply related quality checks and reports problems/malfunctions appropriately. 
Monitors supply rooms, reports missing supplies, restocks supplies as needed. 
Complies with regulatory and organizational documentation requirements to ensure accurate reporting of clinical interactions and patient status; ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of technology for documentation purposes. 


Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently 
Climbing - Occasionally 
Concentrating - Consistently 
Continuous Learning - Consistently 
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - Occasionally 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently 
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently 
Pulling - Consistently 
Pushing - Consistently 
Reaching - Consistently 
Reading - Consistently 
Sitting - Occasionally 
Standing - Consistently 
Stooping - Frequently 
Talking - Consistently 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
Use of Hands - Consistently 
Color Vision - Occasionally 
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking - Consistently

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