Night Shift Hospice Aide - Inpatient

GBMC Healthcare•Towson, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Hospice Aide delivers specific aspects of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This certified non-professional worker is specifically trained to provide personal care to patients. The role supports inpatient hospice care on overnight teams at Gilchrist Center Towson, Gilchrist Center Baltimore, or Gilchrist Center Howard. The aide provides personal care and assistance with daily activities, observes and reports patient condition changes, and helps maintain a safe and orderly environment. The position requires compassion for patients and families, including people experiencing end-of-life care, and adherence to GBMC values of respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethical behavior, and results. The pay range is $17.24–$23.91. Final salary offers are based on candidate qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with organizational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of previous experience; current enrollment in an accredited nursing program is accepted in lieu of experience.
Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Knowledge and understanding of the hospice philosophy.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage issues related to death and dying.
Ability to work independently.
Skill using personal computers and electronic documentation.
Ability to demonstrate empathy for the needs of ill, injured, frail, and impaired people.
Competence in safely handling medications.
Good physical stamina and mental health.
Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail when performing basic patient care tasks.
Ability to walk and stand for up to 90% of work time and to lift and position patients.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience.
Previous experience with dying patients.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to patient and family requests and provide personal care.
Offer and assist patients with bedpans and urinals.
Provide baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and linen changes.
Assist patients with dressing and undressing as assigned.
Assist with feeding patients.
Meet patient safety needs and use equipment safely and properly, including foot stools, side rails, and oxygen equipment.
Plan and prepare nutritious meals as assigned.
Take and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered and within aide training limitations.
Observe and provide proper skin care to help prevent tissue breakdown over bony prominences.
Report patient condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse.
Remain aware of caregivers and other individuals associated with patients, including interpersonal issues.
Assist with ambulation and exercise as instructed by the Hospice Nurse, Clinical Partner, or therapist.
Provide assistance with light laundry as assigned.
Keep patient rooms orderly as assigned.
Perform range-of-motion exercises and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service when ordered and within aide training limitations.
Provide respite for patients, families, or caregivers when on-site, as appropriate.
Demonstrate GBMC values, including respectful, ethical, collaborative, accountable, and quality-focused conduct.