Hospice Aide II

Full Time Night Shift - Hospice Aide II

This full-time evening position supports daily operations and patient care coordination in Hospice of Cincinnati’s Central Inpatient Unit in Blue Ash. Working 10:00 AM–10:30 PM, the role includes two weekly shifts as a Unit Coordinator and one weekly shift as an Aide, assisting with patient flow, call response, interdisciplinary communication, and compassionate service delivery. The position requires strong communication skills, basic computer proficiency, flexibility, and includes shift differential and weekend premium incentive pay.

Location:

4310 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Work Schedule:

• Full time (36 hours/week)
• 10:00am - 10:30pm

Job Overview:

The Hospice Aide II position is an advanced position that provides direct patient care to Hospice of Cincinnati patients under the direction of a nurse. This position provides assistance and/or performs basic activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, assistance with ambulation, etc. and the hospice aide will serve as provider of companionship and emotional support, even during times of crisis. This position is responsible for knowing safety policies and following approved procedures. In addition to the hospice aide responsibilities listed above, the Hospice Aide II role will also include one of the following responsibilities: A. Unit Coordinator for assigned unit and shift. May perform the duties as listed for both Hospice Aide and Unit Coordinator roles during each shift as directed. B. Cross-trained to function and work in more than one setting or level of hospice care settings, including inpatient hospice units, home care/long term care/assisted living, and continuous care. C. Precepting and mentorship support: assist with precepting, orienting, and mentoring new hospice aides.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED 2 years high school education in general studies (Required)
2 - 5 years of Previous Healthcare Experience (Required)
Age 17 with work permit 
Reading and math ability appropriate to the position. Multi-line phone skills, familiar with patient call systems and pagers.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 Days Required

 

Job Responsibilities:

Communicates effectively with others. Shows respect to patients, families, and team members, inside and outside the facility, and directs and facilitates unit flow Reports patient related information in a timely manner, and reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner. Documents observations and tasks performed. Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team. Utilizes chain of command appropriately. Answers phone and patient calls. Prioritizes work and responds appropriately to emergency situations. Uses emergency systems, policies, and procedures. Performs computer down time procedures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines. 
Maintains a safe environment. Follows patient fall prevention guidelines, reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel. Completes safety event report as necessary. Complies with Infection Control policies. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards. Places emergency calls timely as directed. Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external customers (i.e. staff, patients, families, other departments, etc.). Relays accurate and complete information. Maintains confidentiality. Takes an active role in maintaining patient satisfaction (i.e. way-finding, quick response to call lights and phones, etc.). 
Documents accurately in the medical record as per unit/Hospice of Cincinnati guidelines. Maintains the medical record when performing unit coordinator responsibilities. Performs computer downtime procedures according to guidelines. Maintains proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to their unit/job. Provides other clerical support to unit as needed and directed by charge nurse, lead nurse, or manager. 
Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a nurse. Maintains competency of tasks in which the hospice aide is trained. Completes assigned tasks within required timeframe. Seeks clarification from the nurse when in doubt about how to proceed. Maintains proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to unit/job/ (i.e. maintaining census, accurate scanning of documents, accurate transcription of physician orders). Is knowledgeable