Hospice Aide - Central Inpatient Hospice

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Aide provides direct patient care to Hospice of Cincinnati patients under the direction of a nurse. The aide performs or assists with basic activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, and ambulation, and provides companionship and emotional support, including during times of crisis. The role follows safety policies, approved procedures, and regulatory and organizational practices to support a safe clinical environment and accurate documentation of patient interactions and status. The position is based at the Hospice of Cincinnati Central Inpatient Unit in Blue Ash and may require floating to the Anderson, Hamilton, and Christ inpatient care centers, continuous care, and vigils as needed. Mileage reimbursement is offered when floating. Duties include bedside shift reporting, point-of-care charting, communication with the interdisciplinary team, and equipment and supply checks. This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week, working nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every-third-weekend and holiday rotations. TriHealth offers competitive shift differentials, professional growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Reading and math ability appropriate to the position.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
Basic computer-system knowledge, keyboarding skills, and ability to perform computer-related tasks.

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 patient’s interdisciplinary team, patients, and family members.
Conduct bedside shift reporting and point-of-care charting.
Perform equipment- and supply-related quality checks and report problems or malfunctions appropriately.
Monitor supply rooms, report missing supplies, and restock supplies as needed.
Comply with documentation requirements to ensure accurate reporting of clinical interactions and patient status.
Float to the Anderson, Hamilton, and Christ inpatient care centers, continuous care, and vigils as needed.
Demonstrate flexibility and follow safety policies and approved procedures.