Hospice Aide - PRN

Choice Health at Home • Huntsville, TX

17d

About The Position

The Choice Hospice Aide provides patient care and related personal healthcare services in patients’ places of residence. The role also helps maintain a safe and clean environment, works cooperatively with patients and families, and shares observations and problems with the supervisor. Hospice Aides are key members of the care team and contribute to the hospice mission.

The Hospice Aide provides direct care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aid Plan of Care. The position supports safe transfers and ambulation, nutrition and fluid intake, infection control, and treatments and procedures in accordance with agency policy. It also requires documenting care and reporting changes to support continuity of care, communicating respectfully, protecting patient privacy and property, and contributing to efficient agency operations through effective time management.

Requirements

• Current CNA/HHA and LTC certifications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid auto insurance.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aid Plan of Care.
• Assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation according to agency policy.
• Report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to support continuity of care.
• Follow accepted infection control principles and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication with patients, families, and other employees.
• Promote respect for patients, their privacy, and their property.
• Assist patients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management.
• Perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
• Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Work cooperatively with patients and families and share observations and problems with the supervisor.

Benefits

• 401(k): Eligible after 3 months of service; the plan is immediately 100% vested; Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% the employee contributes each pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed