Hospice Aide | M-F Days | Greater Boston Area

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Needham, AL

9d•$21 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hospice Aide provides compassionate personal care and homemaker services for patients when appropriate and maintains a safe and healthy environment as directed by the IDT plan of care. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with some flexibility. The role covers the Greater Boston Area, including Boston, Cambridge, Charlestown, Newton, Needham, and Lexington.

Requirements

Valid MA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification OR Home Health Aide (HHA) certificate required

Responsibilities

Assist patients with appropriate techniques to maintain personal hygiene and grooming, including shower, tub or bed baths and mouth, skin, nail and hair care.
Assist patients in the use of toilet facilities, including bed pans.
Provide skin care with observation for pressure areas and sores and knowledge of preventive measures.
Assist patients in and out of bed using safe transfer techniques, including the use of gait belts and mechanical lifting equipment, when applicable (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
Assist patients with walking, including the use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs, when applicable.
Assist with cuing of self-administered medications.
Assist with meal preparation and feeding, when required.
Observe, report, and document patient status and care provided.
Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, and respirations) as directed (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
Practice basic infection control procedures.
Document status of patient functioning and changes in patient status to be reported to the hospice nurse case manager.
Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment in the patient’s home.
Recognize emergencies and contacting emergency personnel and supervisor when necessary.
Understand the physical, developmental and emotional needs of the populations served.
Treat the patient and his/her property with respect.