Hospice Aide-East Home Care

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Aide I provides direct patient care to Hospice of Cincinnati patients under the direction of a nurse. 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 role includes following safety policies and approved procedures and complying with regulatory and organizational practices that promote a safe clinical environment.

This field-based position supports the Hospice of Cincinnati East Home Care/Long-Term Care Team, serving patients in their homes and long-term care settings across eastern Hamilton County, Clermont County, Brown County, and Warren County. The touch-base office is in Anderson. The aide works with an interdisciplinary team and travels regularly throughout the service territory. Reliable transportation and automobile insurance are required; mileage reimbursement is provided.

The schedule is full time, 40 hours per week, working eight-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

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 automobile insurance.
• Ability to work in a field-based role and travel throughout the service territory.

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 interdisciplinary team, patients, and patients’ 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.
• Comply with regulatory and organizational documentation requirements to accurately report clinical interactions and patient status.
• Use technology for documentation purposes.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED