Hospice Aide PRN - Westside Cincinnati

TriHealth•Bridgetown, OH

5h•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, 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 field-based role serves hospice patients in their homes and long-term care settings throughout the Westside of Cincinnati. The aide works with an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, CNPs, nurses, STNAs, social workers, chaplains, holistic care providers, and volunteers. The position is PRN, with optional shifts around Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (eight-hour day shifts); weekends and holidays are not required. Reliable transportation and required automobile insurance are necessary. This PRN position is not eligible for TriHealth benefits.

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 for the field-based position.

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, patients, and 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, accurately reporting clinical interactions and patient status; demonstrate a basic understanding of technology for documentation.