Hospice Aide - Westside Cincinnati

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Aide I provides direct patient care to Hospice of Cincinnati patients under the direction of a nurse. The role provides care in patients’ homes and long-term care settings throughout the Westside of Cincinnati, helping patients and families experience comfort, dignity, and continuity of care. The aide assists with or performs basic activities of daily living, such as bathing, feeding, and ambulation, and provides companionship and emotional support, including during times of crisis. The position works independently in a field-based environment while collaborating with a supportive interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, CNPs, nurses, STNAs, social workers, chaplains, holistic care providers, and volunteers. The aide follows safety policies, approved procedures, and regulatory and organizational requirements. Reliable transportation and required automobile insurance are necessary. The schedule is full time at 1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with 8-hour day shifts and no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of high school education in general studies.
Six months to two years of previous healthcare experience.
Reading and math ability appropriate to the position.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
Reliable transportation and required automobile insurance for the field-based position.
Basic understanding of technology for documentation purposes.

Responsibilities

Perform and document basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a nurse, including bathing, feeding, and assistance with ambulation.
Provide companionship and emotional support to patients, 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 the patient’s family members.
Perform quality checks on equipment and supplies and appropriately report problems or malfunctions.
Monitor supply rooms, report missing supplies, and restock supplies as needed.
Comply with regulatory and organizational documentation requirements to ensure accurate reporting of clinical interactions and patient status.