Hospice Aide (Albemarle facilities)

Hospice of the Piedmont Inc • VA

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About The Position

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. This position focuses on delivering quality hospice care to patients residing in long-term care facilities throughout Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

Requirements

• Registered by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Certified Nurse’s Aide.
• One year relevant experience.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Driver’s license, personal automobile, and current automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Frequent travel may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level