The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.
1. Meets the training requirements of the State.
2. At least 18 years of age.
3. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
4. Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
5. Satisfactory references from previous employers.
6. Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
7. Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
8. Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
9. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
10. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
11. Good oral and written communications
12. Good organizational skills
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We offer flexible scheduling, competitive pay, mileage reimbursement and direct deposit. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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We would like to invite you to join a Team of people who are committed to a core objective of delivering life changing service to our home health clients. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. A career with All County Home Care & Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interest matter as much as our own; and being innovative while using good judgment. We are pleased that you are considering a career with All County Home Care & Hospice. If you believe that you are a fit for our team please review the job description and upload your resume. We look forward to speaking with you.