Hospice Aide | M-F Days | Greater Boston Area
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. 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. Job Description: Schedule: FT (40 hrs), M-F, - 8am-4:30pm (some flexibility) Greater Boston Area: Boston, Cambridge, Charlestown, Newton, Needham, Lexington, etc. 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 of 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. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.
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 of 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.
Benefits
- A highly competitive pay rate & benefits package, including generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition
- A reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources
- A highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
