Hospice Aide (Union S-SVC)

Compassus • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

The Hospice Aide models Compassus values and promotes its philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as a foundation. The role upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct and promotes positive working relationships within the company and with external stakeholders. The Hospice Aide provides scheduled personal care to ill and older patients and performs light housekeeping in accordance with agency policies. The position also includes routine clerical duties, assistance with aide scheduling and supply distribution, and other assigned duties.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week collective bargaining unit position, scheduled Monday through Friday. Approximately 80% of work time is spent in a car and patients’ homes, where environments may be unpredictable. The work includes patient lifting and positioning, routine exposure to possible infectious diseases, and use of standard medical equipment and clinical-care tools.

Requirements

• Complete a formal training program that includes at least 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, and/or pass a written and practical competency evaluation.
• Maintain Homemaker/Hospice Aide certification and CPR certification in accordance with hospital policies.
• Hold a current Ohio driver's license and automobile insurance with $100,000–$300,000 liability coverage.
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculating rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to read and interpret business, professional, technical, and governmental materials, and to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to organize work and select appropriate equipment and supplies while working within established procedures.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds and meet the role’s standing, walking, dexterity, and visual requirements.
• Ability to work in healthcare settings with expected exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and other conditions typical to the field.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six to twelve months of experience as a nursing aide in a hospital, extended care facility, or Home Health agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to ill and older patients and perform light housekeeping in accordance with agency policies and schedules.
• Perform routine clerical duties, including alphabetizing patient forms and preparing folders for patient care.
• Assist with Hospice Aide scheduling and supply distribution as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Model Compassus values, promote the Compassus philosophy, uphold the Code of Ethical Conduct, and promote positive working relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Career development, including leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed