Hospice Aide PRN - Westside Cincinnati
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 offers companionship and emotional support, including during times of crisis. The role supports hospice patients in their homes and long-term care settings throughout the Westside of Cincinnati, working as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, CNPs, nurses, STNAs, social workers, chaplains, holistic care providers, and volunteers. This is a PRN, field-based position with optional shifts around Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Shifts are eight-hour day shifts, with no weekends or holidays. Reliable transportation and required automobile insurance are necessary. The 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 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, 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, the patient, and family members.
- Perform equipment and supply quality checks and report problems or malfunctions appropriately.
- Monitor supply rooms, report missing supplies, and restock supplies as needed.
- Follow regulatory and organizational documentation requirements to accurately report clinical interactions and patient status.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of technology for documentation purposes.
- Know safety policies and follow approved procedures.
- Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including courtesy, compassion, respect, service, and responsible use of resources.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
