Hospice Aide East Valley
About The Position
LifeCare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Hospice Aide to support patients and families during hospice care. The aide visits patients in their homes, provides personal care, and offers families support and peace of mind. The role works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and reports to the Hospice Administrator. The Hospice Aide provides care according to each patient’s Aide Plan of Care, assists with safe movement and nutrition, and helps maintain a clean and comfortable home environment while following infection-control practices. The aide observes and reports changes in patients’ conditions, documents care accurately, and communicates respectfully with patients, families, and coworkers while protecting each patient’s privacy and dignity. The position includes assigned on-call, after-hours, weekend, and holiday rotations.
Requirements
- Successfully complete one of the listed qualifying training or competency pathways: a training program and competency evaluation specified in Medicare regulations §418.76(b)(c); a competency evaluation program meeting §418.76(c); a state-approved nurse aide training/competency evaluation program with good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or a state licensure program meeting §418.76(b).
- Ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, caregivers, and hospice staff.
- Interest in the welfare of ill and elderly people.
- Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist meeting §418.76(c) and a written Skills Test.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver license, and auto liability insurance.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to infection control and safe care practices.
- Dependability, including availability for assigned on-call, after-hours, weekend, and holiday rotations.
- Ability to meet productivity standards and submit paperwork on time.
- Willingness to participate in hospice-sponsored in-service training.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma preferred.
- At least one year of experience preferred as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility; alternatively, completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide program.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on personal care according to each patient’s Aide Plan of Care.
- Assist patients with safe transfers and walking in accordance with hospice policy.
- Support patients’ nutrition and hydration by helping them eat and drink fluids.
- Help keep patients’ homes safe, clean, and comfortable while using proper OSHA infection-control practices.
- Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions.
- Document care accurately and submit paperwork on time.
- Communicate kindly and respectfully with patients, families, and coworkers.
- Respect patients’ privacy, dignity, and homes.
- Support the hospice philosophy of compassionate, high-quality care.
- Participate in assigned on-call, after-hours, weekend, and holiday rotations.
- Complete hospice-sponsored in-service training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
