Hospice Aide I - Central Inpatient Unit

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care to Hospice of Cincinnati patients under the direction of a nurse at the Central Inpatient Unit in Blue Ash. The hospice aide assists with or performs basic activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, and ambulation assistance, and provides companionship and emotional support, including during times of crisis. The role follows safety policies, approved procedures, and regulatory and organizational practices to promote a safe clinical environment.

The aide conducts bedside shift reporting and point-of-care charting, communicates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families, and uses basic computer systems and keyboarding for documentation. The position may require floating to the Anderson, Hamilton, and Christ inpatient care centers, continuous care, and vigils as needed; mileage reimbursement is offered when floating. The schedule is part-time, 24 hours per week, on the 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. night shift, with every-third-weekend and holiday rotations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Reading and math ability appropriate to the position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Basic computer-system knowledge, keyboarding skills, and ability to perform computer-related tasks.
• Willingness to float to other inpatient care centers, continuous care, and vigils as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a nurse, including bathing, feeding, and assistance with ambulation.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to patients, including during times of crisis.
• Follow regulatory and organizational processes and practices to promote a safe clinical environment.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and patients’ family members.
• Perform equipment and supply quality checks and appropriately report problems or malfunctions.
• Monitor supply rooms, report missing supplies, and restock supplies as needed.
• Meet documentation requirements and accurately report clinical interactions and patient status using technology.
• Conduct bedside shift reporting and point-of-care charting.
• Float to the Anderson, Hamilton, and Christ inpatient care centers, continuous care, and vigils as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement savings plans; and tuition reimbursement.
• Mileage reimbursement when floating.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED