Hospice Aide IP
UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Provide designated care in the hospice inpatient unit (IPU) under the direction of the primary service provider to achieve identified patient-care goals. The role provides safe, direct personal care under the direct supervision of an appropriate professional and works with the interdisciplinary IPU care team. The position has rotating day and night shifts, weekend rotations, and 12-hour shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successfully complete a training and competency evaluation program as specified for Home Health and/or Hospice, as applicable under the Home Health aide services conditions of participation.
- Maintain annual competency evaluation scores as determined by regulatory requirements.
- CPR required within 30 days of hire, based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills-demonstration component.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Act 33, Act 34, and OAPSA clearances.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience.
- Certified Nurse Aide.
Responsibilities
- Participate in all required agency meetings.
- Identify, develop, and participate in process-improvement opportunities that enhance the quality of services provided by the home health agency.
- Communicate appropriately and promptly with the interdisciplinary IPU care team, reporting changes in a patient's condition to appropriate professional staff.
- Provide safe and direct personal care to patients in the IPU under the direct supervision of an appropriate professional.
- Complete all required forms accurately and in a timely manner.
Benefits
- UPMC benefits available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
