Hospice Aide (HHA) PRN

Choice Rehab LLC • Oklahoma City, OK

19d

About The Position

The Choice Hospice Aide provides personal healthcare and related services to patients in their residences and helps maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. The aide works cooperatively with patients and families and shares observations and problems with the supervisor. Hospice Aides are part of the care team and help deliver the mission of hospice.

The role provides direct patient care under the direction of an RN and in accordance with the Aid Plan of Care. It also involves supporting patients with safe transfers, ambulation, nutrition, and fluid intake; reporting changes and documenting care; following infection-control practices; and carrying out treatments and procedures according to agency policy. The aide promotes respectful communication, protects patient privacy and property, contributes to efficient agency operations, manages time effectively, and supports the agency’s philosophy and administrative policies.

Requirements

• Current CNA/HHA and LTC certifications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid auto insurance.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aid Plan of Care.
• Assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation according to agency policy.
• Report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to support continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection-control principles and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication with patients, families, and employees.
• Promote respect for patients, their privacy, and their property.
• Assist patients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contribute to agency management and efficient operations, demonstrating effective time-management skills.
• Perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
• Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Benefits

• 401(k): eligibility begins after three months of service; the plan is immediately 100% vested; Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% the employee contributes each pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed