Hospice House Aide (PRN)

Hospice of the Piedmont Inc•Charlottesville, VA

32d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Hospice of the Piedmont is seeking a compassionate and dependable Hospice Aide to support patients and families with kindness, respect, and heart. The role provides personal care and assistance, monitors and documents patient condition, helps with meals and housekeeping, and works collaboratively and professionally with the care team. Qualified candidates must be able to cover weekend shifts. The position may require working beyond scheduled hours to ensure adequate patient care.

Requirements

Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Ability to cover weekend shifts.
Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach, lift, walk, and climb steps.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds and push up to 200 pounds in a wheelchair.
Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Normal visual acuity and hearing.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with hygiene, dressing, feeding, personal care, ambulation, positioning, and transfers.
Monitor patient condition and report significant changes to the nurse and in patient records.
Assist with food preparation and maintain a clean, safe environment.
Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with team members and professional interactions with patients and families.
Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, staff, and leadership.
Follow written and verbal instructions accurately using sound judgment.
Document patient care, observations, and progress accurately and in a timely manner.
Adapt to changing priorities and perform effectively in high-pressure environments.
Provide compassionate, high-quality service to patients and families.
Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard patient information.