Hospice Aide - Home Care (Catonsville, Reisterstown, Pikesville)

GBMC HealthCare

88d • $16 - $23

About The Position

Under general supervision, is responsible for the delivery of specific aspects of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Care needs and visit frequency are indicated in the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Previous experience in an acute care or home care setting.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of the Hospice Philosophy.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in managing issues related to death/dying.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate with facility staff when necessary if assigned to facility-based care.
• Skill with hand-held communication devices and electronic documentation.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

Responsibilities

• Performs personal care needs by attending to patient/family requests promptly.
• Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals.
• Provides personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen.
• Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Assists in feeding the patient.
• Meets safety needs of patient and uses equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.).
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).
• Provides proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Reports patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse.
• Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the primary care nurse or therapist.
• Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
• Keeps patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).
• Provides respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off.
• Free parking.
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC 'if applicable'.
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center 'if applicable'.
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees