Inpatient Unit Hospice Aide

Hospice of Lake Cumberland•Somerset, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides personal care for terminally ill persons under the direction of the Unit Charge Nurse and/or RN. Supports family members in caring for the patient. This is a 36-hour per position with 12-hour shifts, working 8 PM to 8 AM three days a week and every other weekend. An additional $2.00 per hour is paid for night/weekend hours worked. Hospice of Lake Cumberland offers a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision, FSAs, and 401K with company match. Employees receive $250 per month in flex dollars, which can be used towards benefits or as an additional cash benefit, totaling an extra $3000 per year. A generous paid days off policy allows for earning 30 to 36 days off per year. The company also provides a paid basic life insurance policy of $20,000 and a paid Long Term Disability policy. Paid bereavement is offered for the death of immediate family members. Salary is based on experience. EOE.

Requirements

At least one year CNA experience.
Active SRNA license.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of state approved Nursing Assistant training program, preferably with home health practical training.
Current registration on the Kentucky Nursing Assistant Registry.
Successful completion of HHA competency evaluation by Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
Minimum 1 year experience in a patient care position in a hospital, nursing home or home care setting.

Nice To Haves

Home health practical training.

Responsibilities

Provides direct personal care to patients in order to maintain the highest level of comfort, safety, and quality of life.
Provides personal hygienic care to patients in the inpatient unit.
Performs routine hospice aide procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse, which may include enemas, catheter care, range of motion exercises, body positioning and alignment, and decubitus care.
Accurately monitors and documents vital signs.
Responds to the physical, social, and emotional needs of terminally ill patients and their families within the scope of practice.
May demonstrate for families the use of medical equipment employing proper body mechanics.
Assists the patient to participate in activities of daily living as long as possible.
Assists patient with ambulation and/or transfer.
Demonstrates to patient/family proper body positioning and skin care techniques that promote optimal comfort and skin integrity.
Communicates pertinent observations to the RN or Unit Senior Nursing Manager, including changes in pain and other symptoms.
Provides temporary respite to patient’s family, allowing relief from total care responsibility for patient’s needs.
May assist with meal set up and feeding as indicated.
Performs other duties as assigned within scope of educational training and ability.
Participates as a member of the IDT in meeting the needs of the total patient population.
Checks with RN daily for assignments and directions for team support activities for that day.
Documents care and observations in the patient’s medical record in a legible and timely manner.
Attends weekly IDT meetings, bringing issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
Contributes to the overall success of Hospice by cooperating in other organizational requirements and activities.
Communicates information concerning work schedule and need for time off to Nursing Coordinator.
May assist with other clerical and housekeeping duties within the unit as assigned.
Attends monthly staff meetings.
Attends in-service programs and other available offerings to meet licensure requirements.
Participates in Performance Improvement and other organizational committees and special projects as assigned.
Demonstrates familiarity with Hospice policies and State and Federal regulations governing provision of Hospice care.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.