Hospice Aide-East Home Care
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, including bathing, feeding, and assistance with ambulation, and provides companionship and emotional support, including during times of crisis. The position is responsible for knowing safety policies and following approved procedures. This role 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 position is field-based and involves regular travel throughout the territory. The aide works with an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, CNPs, nurses, STNAs, Social Workers, Chaplains, holistic care providers, and Volunteers. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Reliable transportation and automobile insurance are required. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; two years of high school education in general studies is required.
- Six months to two years of previous healthcare experience is required.
- Reading and math ability appropriate to the position.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days is required.
- Reliable transportation and automobile insurance are required.
- Ability to travel regularly throughout the East Cincinnati service territory.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a nurse, including bathing, feeding, assistance with ambulation, companionship, and emotional support.
- Follow regulatory and organizational processes and practices to promote a safe clinical environment.
- Communicate effectively with the patient’s interdisciplinary team, including patients and their family members.
- Perform quality checks related to equipment and supplies and appropriately report problems or malfunctions.
- Monitor supply rooms, report missing supplies, and restock supplies as needed.
- Meet regulatory and organizational documentation requirements to accurately report clinical interactions and patient status.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of technology for documentation purposes.
- Know and follow safety policies and approved procedures.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
