Hospice Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must hold an internal MyMichigan Health Patient Care Technician certification OR have a CNA certificate that is from the State of Michigan (for new hires after January 2018).
• No lapse of more than 24 months in furnishing services for compensation or must complete another CNA program to meet job qualifications.
• Option of completing a competency evaluation by the organization through written examination, oral examination or observation of the aide performing the competency (for aides employed prior to January 2018).
• BLS: Basic Life Support certification required within 1 month of hire or transfer.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt (TEAM ADVANCED) certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Satisfactory completion of Home Health Missouri Alliance Aide test with score of 85% or above.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to drive in changing road conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language.
• Ability to relate with all ages and individuals with different cultural and spiritual backgrounds.
• Ability to work with patients and families who are dealing with terminal illness, the dying process and death.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Nice To Haves

• Aides are required to complete no less than 12 hours of continued education/in-service training as defined by the organization during a 12 month period during employment.
• An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on personal care and demonstrates competency with assigned tasks.
• Follows patients plan of care for completion of tasks assigned.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of nursing services.
• Assists in ambulation or exercises.
• Complies with infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Creates successful interpersonal relationships with the patient and family.
• Honors patients rights.
• Is a member of interdisciplinary team.
• Reports changes in the patients condition to a registered nurse.
• Complete pertinent records in compliance with policy and procedures.
• Promotes patients independence and assists or performs personal care (examples: bathing, dressing, shampooing, shaving, oral care, skin care, toileting, change bed linen and other personal care activities).
• Accurately performs & documents temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure when required per care plan, and timely reports abnormal findings to appropriate personnel.
• Promotes skin integrity by keeping skin clean and dry, utilize pressure preventative positioning per care plan. Observes for any alteration in skin integrity and reports any changes or observations promptly to nurse or manager.
• Utilizes proper positioning techniques when re-positioning patient in bed, with ambulation or while transferring in & out of the bed or chair.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment during provision of care.
• Follows patients plan of care and accurately documents care provided and any other pertinent information concerning the patient &/or family. Documentation is completed timely as defined by agency.
• Consistently demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward patient/family and all customers during all encounters.
• Functions as a team member as exhibited through positive verbal and non-verbal communication to support positive relationships and meet organizational goals.
• Has knowledge of and follows organizations policies & procedures.
• Maintains knowledge and skills regarding use of equipment.
• Demonstrates competency in Microsoft Windows.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.