Hospice Aide PRN-East Home Care

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

2d•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 ambulation, and provides companionship and emotional support, including during times of crisis. The role includes following safety policies, approved procedures, and regulatory and organizational practices. This PRN, field-based position 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 aide works with an interdisciplinary team of hospice professionals and travels regularly throughout the territory. Reliable transportation and automobile insurance are required. Optional 8-hour shifts are available; the team provides patient care Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Mileage reimbursement is provided. This PRN position is not eligible for TriHealth benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of high school education in general studies.
Six months to two years of previous healthcare experience.
Reading and math ability appropriate to the position.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
Reliable transportation and automobile insurance.
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, and assistance with ambulation.
Provide companionship and emotional support to patients, including during times of crisis.
Follow regulatory and organizational processes and practices to promote a safe clinical environment.
Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and patients’ 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.
Meet documentation requirements for accurate reporting of clinical interactions and patient status.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of technology used for documentation.
Know and follow safety policies and approved procedures.
Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including courtesy, compassion, respect, service, and stewardship of resources.