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Description Imagine being the person who brings comfort, dignity, and a sense of peace during one of life's most meaningful journeys. At Hospice of the Piedmont, our Hospice Aides do more than provide care—they create moments that matter. We're looking for a compassionate, dependable Hospice Aide to join our team and help support patients and families with kindness, respect, and heart.

Responsibilities:

Personal Care:

Assist patients with hygiene, dressing, feeding, personal care, ambulation, positioning, and transfers.

Observation & Documentation:

Monitor patient condition and report significant changes to the nurse and in patient records.

Meal & Housekeeping Assistance:

Help with food preparation and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Teamwork & Professionalism:

Maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with team members and professionalism with patients and families. Essential Skills for

Success:

Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, families, staff, and leadership Follows written and verbal instructions accurately using sound judgment Documents patient care, observations, and progress accurately and timely Builds and maintains effective working relationships with team members Adapts to changing priorities and performs effectively in high-pressure environments Provides compassionate, high-quality service to patients and families Maintains strict confidentiality and safeguards patient information

Qualifications:

Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the Commonwealth of Virginia Hospice experience, preferred

Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Due to the nature of services provided, it may be necessary at times for employees to work beyond scheduled work hours to ensure adequate patient care Sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach, lift and walk, climb steps The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds and push up to 200 pounds in a wheelchair. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.

•Actual starting pay will be based on relevant experience and qualifications.

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