Hospice Aide - Westside Cincinnati

TriHealth•Bridgetown, OH

6h•Onsite

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, such as bathing, feeding, and assistance with ambulation, and provides companionship and emotional support, including during times of crisis. The position requires knowledge of safety policies and adherence to approved procedures. The role serves hospice patients in their homes and long-term care settings throughout the Westside of Cincinnati. The aide works in a field-based environment and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, CNPs, nurses, STNAs, social workers, chaplains, holistic care providers, and volunteers. This is a full-time position at 1.0 FTE, or 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with 8-hour day shifts and no weekends or holidays. Reliable transportation and required automobile insurance are necessary.

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 required automobile insurance.

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, the patient, and the patient's family members.
Perform quality checks related to equipment and supplies and report problems or malfunctions appropriately.
Monitor supply rooms, report missing supplies, and restock supplies as needed.
Follow regulatory and organizational documentation requirements to accurately report clinical interactions and patient status.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of technology for documentation purposes.