Hospice Aide / CNA

Housecall Providers • Portland, OR

25d • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Aide assists patients with activities of daily living and personal care according to individualized plans of care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position may also provide office and administrative support. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with coverage in the Tigard and Beaverton areas. The role is community-based five days per week and involves patient contact by telephone and in person, along with travel outside the workplace at least weekly. The employee may use a personal vehicle and may need to drive in all kinds of weather. The position may occasionally require more than eight hours per day.

The Hospice Aide provides compassionate care consistent with hospice philosophy, respects each patient’s dignity and rights, participates in care planning and interdisciplinary meetings, and reports changes in patient condition to the RN. The aide must work within the limits of their qualifications and must not perform procedures or treatments they are not qualified to perform. Office support and attendance at staff and mandatory in-service meetings may also be required.

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.
• CPR certification at hire or within six months in the position.
• Experience working with electronic medical records.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy and the needs of patients in a hospice setting.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, and HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
• Practice within the scope of applicable license, certification, or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow organizational standards, policies, and procedures; work independently and collaboratively; and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and use innovative techniques and ingenuity.
• Ability to interact with departments across the organization.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend daytime shifts as needed.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects or tasks.
• Skill in proper body mechanics, including patient transfers, turning, and repositioning.
• Computer skills, including navigating email, faxing, PDF files, and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to use good judgment, personal initiative, and discretion.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse staff, patients, families, and caregivers.
• Ability to tolerate grief, accept direction and feedback, and tolerate and manage stress.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups; learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information; and determine appropriate actions.
• Ability to see, read, hear, and speak clearly for at least six hours per day.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movements for at least three to six hours per day.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, climb stairs, bend, and/or pinch small objects for up to three hours per day.
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, immunization review, and drug screen, including THC/Marijuana, is required if an offer of employment is made.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in hospice, home health, or long-term care, and/or completion of a comprehensive hospice training program.
• Experience in an office-based setting, including clerical and computer work.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate personal care consistent with hospice philosophy while respecting patients’ dignity and rights.
• Follow written or verbal direction from the RN to provide personal care, including bathing, oral care, and skin and foot care.
• Assist non-ambulatory patients with body alignment, positioning, and range-of-motion exercises.
• Provide routine Foley catheter care and empty the collection device.
• Obtain patients’ vital signs.
• Provide respite care when the primary caregiver is absent.
• Provide adjunct care, such as enemas and dressing changes, when delegated by the RN.
• Recognize changes in a patient’s condition and report them to the RN.
• Perform light housekeeping and other duties determined by the patient or family or assigned by a registered nurse.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment and use infection-control measures appropriately.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Group meetings and participate in care planning for assigned patients.
• Consult with the RN for instructions and supervision as needed.
• Remain current on relevant rules and regulations.
• Provide office and administrative support as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory in-services.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance for eligible employees.
• Health savings account, flexible spending account(s), and lifestyle spending account.
• Employee assistance program and wellness program.
• Discounts and multiple supplemental benefits, including voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, and 529 College Savings.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions; 401(k) contributions are available to non-benefits-eligible employees.
• PTO and Paid State Sick Time accrual for benefits-eligible employees, based on hours worked or scheduled and primary work state.
• Paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, bereavement leave, and other leave depending on eligibility.
• Non-benefits-eligible employees may receive Paid State Sick Time, wellness and employee assistance program benefits, and other perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed