Night Shift Hospice Aide - Inpatient

GBMC Healthcare•Howard, WI

1d•Onsite

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 specially trained to provide personal care to patients. The position serves overnight teams at Gilchrist Center Towson, Gilchrist Center Baltimore, or Gilchrist Center Howard and provides inpatient end-of-life care. The role includes attending promptly to patient and family requests, providing personal care and comfort, supporting mobility and nutrition, observing and reporting patient changes, and helping maintain a safe and orderly environment. The aide works in an inpatient facility and is expected to demonstrate the GBMC values of Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, and Results. The pay range is $17.24–$23.91. Final salary depends on the candidate’s qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with organizational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of previous experience; current enrollment in an accredited nursing program is accepted in lieu of experience.
Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Knowledge and understanding of the Hospice Philosophy.
Oral and written communication skills.
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.
Good physical stamina and mental health.
Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail when performing basic patient care tasks.
Ability to walk and stand for up to 90% of work time and to lift and position patients.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience preferred.
Previous experience with dying patients.

Responsibilities

Attend promptly to patient and family requests and provide personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen.
Offer and assist patients with bedpans and urinals; assist with dressing, undressing, and feeding as assigned.
Meet patient safety needs and use equipment properly and safely, 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 training limitations.
Observe and care for patients’ skin to help prevent tissue breakdown over bony prominences.
Report patient condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse, while remaining aware of caregivers and interpersonal issues involving people associated with the patient.
Assist with ambulation and exercise as instructed by the Hospice Nurse, Clinical Partner, or therapist.
Provide assistance with light laundry needs and keep the patient’s room orderly as assigned.
Perform range-of-motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service when ordered and within training limitations.
Provide respite for patients, families, or caregivers when on-site, as appropriate.
Demonstrate GBMC values through respectful, ethical, accountable, collaborative, and results-oriented conduct; communicate appropriately, follow through, manage time and resources, and pursue learning and quality improvement.