Hospice Aide - Central Inpatient Hospice

TriHealth • Blue Ash, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Aide provides direct patient care to Hospice of Cincinnati patients under the direction of a nurse. The role assists with or performs basic activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, and assistance with ambulation, and provides companionship and emotional support, including during times of crisis. The aide follows safety policies, approved procedures, and regulatory and organizational practices to promote a safe clinical environment.

The position is based at the Hospice of Cincinnati Central Inpatient Unit in Blue Ash and works a 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. night schedule. The aide must be willing to float, as needed, to the Anderson, Hamilton, and Christ inpatient care centers, as well as continuous care and vigils; mileage reimbursement is offered when floating. Duties include bedside shift reporting, point-of-care charting, and demonstrating flexibility. The role also requires knowledge of computer systems, basic keyboarding skills, and the ability to perform computer-related tasks.

The schedule is full-time at 36 hours per week, with every-third-weekend and holiday rotations. The employer 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.
• Knowledge of computer systems, basic keyboarding skills, and ability to perform computer-related tasks.
• Willingness to float to the Anderson, Hamilton, and Christ inpatient care centers, continuous care, and vigils as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care 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 appropriately report problems or malfunctions.
• Monitor supply rooms, report missing supplies, and restock supplies as needed.
• Complete required documentation accurately, including point-of-care charting, and report clinical interactions and patient status.
• Conduct bedside shift reporting.
• Follow safety policies and approved procedures.
• Float to other inpatient care centers, continuous care, and vigils as needed.
• Demonstrate the TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including courteous, compassionate, respectful, safe, and resource-conscious conduct.

Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Benefits package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mileage reimbursement when floating.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED