Hospice Aide IP

Pinnacle Health Systems•Pittsburgh, PA

64d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Family Hospice IP Aide Provide designated care under the direction of the primary service provider in the hospice inpatient unit (IPU) to achieve identified goals of patient care. Daylight with weekend and holiday rotation Mileage reimbursement, Benefits

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED - Required
Must have successfully completed a training and competency evaluation program as specified in Home Health and/or Hospice as applicable: Condition of participation: Home Health aide services.
Must maintain annual competency evaluation scores as determined by regulatory requirements.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 33
Act 34
OAPSA

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience - Preferred
Certified Nurse Aide -Preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in all required agency meetings.
Identify, develop and participate in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of services we provide.
Communicate appropriately with the interdisciplinary IPU care team in a timely manner, reporting any changes in patient's condition to appropriate professional staff.
Provide safe and direct personal care to patients in the IPU setting under direct supervision of appropriate professional
Fulfill agency responsibilities by completing all required forms accurately and in a timely manner.