Experienced Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant- Tri County

Inhouse Hospice Llc•Beverly Hills, MI

7d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Hospice Aide is a paraprofessional member of the hospice interdisciplinary group who provides personal care and supportive services to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The aide assists with activities of daily living, promotes comfort and dignity, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and documents care in accordance with the plan of care and organizational policy. Assignments are made to promote quality, continuity, and safety of patient care. The hospice aide works in community and patient-home environments, with exposure to infectious diseases and frequent entry into and exit from an automobile. The role does not include duties that constitute the practice of nursing, such as administering medications, taking physician orders, or performing procedures requiring the training, judgment, or skill of a licensed nurse, including sterile procedures.

Requirements

Meet the state training and certification requirements for hospice aides.
Successfully complete a state-approved hospice aide or nurse aide training and competency evaluation program meeting the federal minimum 75-hour requirement, including required classroom and supervised practical training.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be able to read, understand, and follow written instructions and document care provided.
Understand hospice philosophy and be comfortable providing care to terminally ill patients.
Provide satisfactory references from previous employers.
Work independently with minimal direct supervision while maintaining appropriate communication with supervisory staff.
Demonstrate empathy, emotional stability, and professionalism when working with patients and families experiencing end-of-life issues.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Demonstrate tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
Have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance meeting organizational requirements.
Successfully complete an initial probationary period to validate competency, documented by the supervisor and employee.
Have effective oral and written communication skills.
Have good organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care to assigned patients in accordance with the established plan of care and hospice aide care plan.
Respond promptly to patient requests and immediately report inability to perform assigned tasks or concerns to the case manager or supervising Registered Nurse.
Communicate respectfully and professionally with patients and families while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Maintain patient safety and use medical equipment properly and safely, including oxygen equipment, side rails, and wheelchairs.
Provide personal hygiene care, including baths, oral hygiene, hair care, back rubs, and linen changes as assigned.
Assist patients with toileting, elimination, dressing, undressing, and feeding as assigned.
Plan and prepare simple, nutritious meals and assist with shopping as assigned.
Take and record vital signs when ordered and after competency has been completed and documented.
Observe and report skin condition changes and provide appropriate care to help prevent skin breakdown over bony prominences.
Observe patient condition and report significant changes, concerns, and safety issues to the Case Manager or Registered Nurse, including caregiver or household observations that may affect patient care.
Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and exercises as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
Provide range-of-motion exercises and other simple procedures as ordered and within demonstrated and documented competency.
Assist with self-administration of medications as permitted by state regulations, such as medication reminders.
Assist with bedpans and urinals and provide light laundry assistance as assigned.
Provide respite support for patients and family or caregivers during on-site visits, as appropriate.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment as assigned.
Follow organizational documentation standards, care procedures, infection prevention practices, and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities as assigned.
Respect the patient’s home, culture, preferences, and personal needs.