Hospice Aide - Hospice of Cincinnati - Central Inpatient

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Aide provides direct patient care to Hospice of Cincinnati patients under the direction of a nurse. The role supports patients and families by helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care, including assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, and ambulation, as well as companionship and emotional support, including during times of crisis. The aide follows safety policies, approved procedures, and regulatory and organizational practices to promote a safe clinical environment.

The position is based at the Hospice of Cincinnati Central Inpatient Unit in Blue Ash. The aide may be required to float to the Anderson, Hamilton, and Christ inpatient care centers, as well as provide continuous care and vigils as needed. Mileage reimbursement is offered when floating. The role includes bedside shift reporting, point-of-care charting, and other computer-related documentation tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Reading and math ability appropriate to the position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Basic understanding of technology for documentation purposes.
• Basic keyboarding skills and ability to perform computer-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a nurse, including bathing, feeding, and assistance with ambulation.
• Provide patients with companionship and emotional support, including during times of crisis.
• Follow regulatory and organizational processes and practices to promote a safe clinical environment.
• Communicate effectively with the patient's interdisciplinary team, the patient, and family members.
• Perform quality checks on equipment and supplies and report problems or malfunctions appropriately.
• Monitor supply rooms, report missing supplies, and restock supplies as needed.
• Meet regulatory and organizational documentation requirements to ensure accurate reporting of clinical interactions and patient status.
• Conduct bedside shift reporting and point-of-care charting.
• Demonstrate flexibility, including floating to other inpatient care centers and providing 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: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED