Hospice Aide

Eden Health•Renton, WA

About The Position

The Hospice Aide provides physician-ordered care to hospice patients according to each patient’s plan of care. Duties include personal care, monitoring vital signs, helping patients with activities of daily living, mobility, positioning, and safety, and communicating observations and concerns to licensed staff and the interdisciplinary team. The aide documents care in accordance with reimbursement guidelines and agency policies and participates in case conferences and other agency activities as requested. The role requires compassion for patients and families facing end-of-life issues, knowledge of hospice philosophy and care practices, and the ability to work in the field with minimal supervision. Eden describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company and offers a retention bonus after 12 months of employment, along with a range of employee benefits and career development opportunities.

Requirements

Understand regulations and standards applicable to hospice.
Have thorough knowledge and understanding of the functions of a hospice agency.
Demonstrate knowledge of the dying patient and pain control measures.
Show genuine interest in and compassion for patients and families dealing with end-of-life issues.
Understand hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying.
Be flexible and organized, and able to function in stressful situations.
Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Have excellent interpersonal skills.
Have excellent writing and presentation skills.
Know general modalities and scope of practice within the state where the agency operates.
Be self-directed and able to work in the field with minimal supervision.
Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Provide proof of automobile insurance; motor vehicle record will be checked.
Provide proof of current CPR certification.
Pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide physician-ordered care according to the plan of care, including bathing, oral hygiene, nail and foot care, skin care, pressure relief, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
Take accurate vital signs.
Describe activities of daily living and use appropriate techniques to help patients meet those needs.
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences to discuss team responsibilities, patient progress, continued care plans, and new problems.
Notify appropriate licensed staff when a patient reports pain.
Position patients in bed with proper body alignment.
Assist patients with ambulation as needed.
Perform patient care in a manner that promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
Support cultural practices as long as they do not harm the patient or family or interfere with the planned medical treatment.
Identify and communicate findings to the Case Manager, Clinical Manager, and supervising RN.
Participate in other agency-mandated activities as requested by the Clinical Manager or Director of Patient Care Services.
Document care clearly and concisely in the medical record in accordance with reimbursement guidelines and agency policies and procedures.
Work as part of the interdisciplinary group.

Benefits

Retention bonus after 12 months of employment.
Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date.
Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, and other offerings.
Employee hardship fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Employee wellness offerings and a family-first culture.
Paid time off for a personal day of the employee’s choosing.
Financial planning through Unum.
Free counseling sessions through Unum.
Training and educational assistance.
Career advancement opportunities.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
Paid holidays.
Paid continuing education credits, with online and in-person education.
Discounts with AT&T Wireless and National and Enterprise car rentals.
Discounted tickets to events, attractions, hotels, and resorts.
Paid sick leave and vacation time, accruing from the first day of employment for eligible employees.
Identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program.
Floating personal holiday.
Dental, medical, and vision coverage available for full-time employees.