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Hospice Aide, Home Care

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A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$28,985 / year median in Tennessee

+20% projected growth

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Hospice Aide, Home Care Alive - 3.6 Murfreesboro, TN Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or
GED CNA Full Job Description Description:
Hospice Aide, Home Care Location :
Murfreesboro, Tennessee Status:
Full Time Days:
Monday -
Friday Hours:
40/week If you have a passion for people and a desire to provide outstanding care and comfort to patients and their families, while working within a professional team focused on clinical excellency, then we can't wait to speak with you! SUMMARY The Home Hospice Aide is a paraprofessional member of the hospice care team trained to provide personal care and other unskilled services in the patient's residential setting under the direction, instruction and supervision of a registered nurse. Performs various personal care services as necessary to the patient's needs and to promote the patient's comfort and assist in providing a safe patient environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the patient in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including personal care, hygiene, bathing, back rubs, shampoo, skin and nail care, shaving, eating, dressing, elimination, ambulation, transfers, changing and making the patient's bed. Light housekeeping to provide a clean and safe patient environment and meal preparation as directed by care plan. Provides emotional support to patient and caregivers. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean patient environment. Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly. Takes and records accurate patient vital signs when advised to do so. Informs RN or Clinical Coordinator of changes in patients condition. Documents activities and observations and submits appropriate legible documentation as required by agency procedures. Follows the care plan as developed by the RN. Is available by agency cell phone from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on scheduled work days. Other duties may also be assigned.
Requirements:
EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED. Minimum of one year direct patient care experience preferably in home care. Professional maturity and ability to respond calmly and effectively in stressful situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current Tennessee CNA Certificate and if required to drive to carry out the duties of this position: current driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law.