Hospice Aide - Patient Care

Heart to Heart Hospice•League City, TX

5d•Remote

About The Position

This role involves providing direct patient care to patients under the direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care. The Hospice Aide will assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation, report changes in patient condition, and document care provided to ensure continuity. The position also requires practicing accepted infection control principles, promoting positive communication, timely submission of documentation, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma preferred or GED
Must have an unencumbered certification according to the applicable Nurse Aide Registry
Current CNA license
At least one year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long term care facility
Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly; a heart for providing compassionate care
High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information
EMR experience a plus
Must have current driver's license, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care.
Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
Provide necessary skills to appropriately report/communicate changes and document pertinent information and care provided to patient to ensure continuity of care.
Practice accepted infection control principles.
Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
Timely submission of all documentation.
Performance of other duties as required.
Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.