Hospice Aide - Inpatient
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Hospice Aide delivers specific aspects of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This certified non-professional worker is specifically trained to provide personal care to patients in an inpatient facility. The role requires supporting patients and families with personal care, safety, observation, mobility, and respite needs, while reporting patient conditions and significant changes to the supervisory nurse. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and either one year of previous experience or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program. Hospice experience is preferred, along with previous experience caring for dying patients. Candidates must be registered with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The aide works in an inpatient facility and is frequently exposed to varying temperatures, dust, noise, and similar conditions. The role requires good physical stamina and mental health, concentration and attention to detail, walking and standing for up to 90% of work time, and the ability to lift and position patients.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of previous experience, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program in lieu of experience.
- Previous experience with dying patients.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Hospice Philosophy.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in managing issues related to death and dying.
- Ability to work independently.
- Skill with personal computers and electronic documentation.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy for the needs of ill, injured, frail, and impaired people.
- Competence in safely handling medications.
- Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Good physical stamina and mental health; ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail; ability to walk and stand for up to 90% of work time and to lift and position patients.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience.
Responsibilities
- Attend promptly to patient and family requests and provide personal care, including assistance with bedpans and urinals, baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, dressing, undressing, and feeding.
- Meet patient safety needs and use equipment safely and properly, including foot stools, side rails, and oxygen equipment.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals as assigned.
- Take and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered and within the aide's training limitations.
- Provide proper skin care and observe the patient's skin to help prevent tissue breakdown over bony prominences.
- Report the patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse, and remain aware of caregivers, other individuals associated with the patient, and interpersonal issues.
- Assist with ambulation and exercise as instructed by the Hospice Nurse, Clinical Partner, or therapist.
- Assist with light laundry needs as assigned and keep the patient's room orderly.
- Perform range-of-motion and other simple procedures as ordered, within the aide's training limitations.
- Provide respite for the patient, family, or caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
- Demonstrate GBMC Values, including respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethical behavior, and results-oriented conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
