Hospice Aide (FT)

Description

Hospice of the Piedmont is a life-changing, mission-driven organization offering a team-based work environment with a supportive management team. We are seeking a full-time Hospice Aide who provides personal care and/or homemaker services supporting the patients and caregivers in a manner that is meaningful and reflects the Hospice philosophy and concepts of care.

Responsibilities/General Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Assists patients with personal hygiene, including shower, tub or bed baths and mouth, skin and hair care – all activities of daily living that are required.
• Assists patients in the use of toilet facilities, including bedpans, incontinent care etc.
• Assists patients in and out of bed, including the use of mechanical lifting equipment, when applicable
• Assists patients with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable
• Assists patients with self-administration of medications
• Assists with simple meal preparation and feeding, when required
• Measures and records fluid intake and output
• Takes and records blood pressure, pulse and respiration when required
• Maintains and uses EMR according to agency guidelines
• Records and reports changes to the nurse supervisor in the patient’s physical condition, behavior or appearance
• Documents services delivered in accordance with Hospice medical records policies and procedures, and submit documentation in a timely fashion i.e.: weekly
• May require light housekeeping duties in patient area
• Assures personal care provided as is ordered by the plan of care and/or nurse’s instruction and in adherence to Hospice’s policies related to respect, privacy, confidentiality and personal property

Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk, taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75-100 pounds and push up to 200 pounds in a wheelchair. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Incumbent must be able to communicate by way of telephone. Keyboarding is required. Regular use of computer screen is required to complete tasks. Ability to drive and to negotiate steps.
• Noise level is low. Physical and emotional health necessary for the accomplishment of position duties.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Registered by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Certified Nurse’s Aide
• One year relevant experience required
• Hospice experience preferred
• Knowledge of skills relevant to grief and loss
• Emotionally mature and caring individual willing to give support and assistance to terminally ill and their families
• Basic to Intermediate proficiency in word processing software helpful
• Requires passing Hospice written/skills competency exams
• Ability to use basic office equipment
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees of the organization
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation
• Ability to write reports, correctly reflect treatment and document client progress/decline
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Must be flexible and able to function in stressful situations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with family members, staff and management
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of patient data
• Must demonstrate basic computer skills.

Other:

• Driver’s license, personal automobile and current automobile liability insurance
• Frequent travel may be required  

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.