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Hospice House Aide
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$45,252 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
•Applicants must have a current CNA •Position Overview The Hospice House Aide provides compassionate care and support to patients and families in a home-like inpatient setting. This role combines personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, and general assistance to ensure comfort, safety, and dignity for those we serve. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist patients with personal care as directed by nursing staff. Document care and observations accurately in the electronic medical record. Prepare and serve meals following food safety standards (ServSafe certification required). Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms, common areas, and kitchen; perform laundry and housekeeping tasks. Run errands, manage petty cash, and provide general support such as answering phones and greeting visitors. Participate in team meetings and ongoing training. Schedule Requirements Must sign-up for a minimum one (1) 12-hour On-Call NIGHT shift per month/schedule period. On-Call NIGHT shifts are from 1900-0700. The full-time Hospice House Aide must be able to work a minimum of three (3) weekend shifts (Fri. and/or Sat. NOC; Sat. and/or Sunday DAYS) each month, as needed for scheduling. The half-time Hospice House Aide must be able to work a minimum of two (2) weekend shifts (Fri. and/or Sat. NOC; Sat. and/or Sunday DAYS) each month, as needed for scheduling. The per diem Hospice House Aide must be available to work a minimum of two (2) shifts per month/schedule period. After-hours back-up On-Call shifts may be substituted for work shifts with supervisor approval. Environmental Conditions and Physical Requirements Routinely performing procedures or other tasks that could involve exposure to blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials. Working with Hospice patients in the IEHH, the patient's home, SNF, and RCFE settings. The conditions in homes and facilities vary with each patient. Providing own transportation to patients' places of residence, when necessary. Successfully performing the essential duties and responsibilities of the position which requires: regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, driving a car, use of hands, talking, listening, and observing. regularly requires reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. regularly requires pulling patients to the side of the bed on a draw sheet, to a sitting position from the supine, or forward and up out of bed or chair in preparation for performing a standing pivot transfer.