Come join Arbor Hospice! As the largest non-profit hospice provider in Michigan, we offer comfort and peace for patients and their loved ones. Our Commitment here at Hospice of Michigan is "Every person, Every time." Arbor Hospice is looking for a Hospice Aide passionate to provide high quality patient care to join our team!

Job Summary :

The hospice aide is an important professional 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 will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Essential Functions:

Performs the following or similar patient-care tasks in accordance with the plan of care developed by the

RN:

Temperature, pulse and respiration, Sponge, tub, shower and/or bed baths; shampoo in sink, tub, shower and/or bed, Oral hygiene, nail and skin care, back rubs; assist with use of bedpan or urinal, Making an occupied bed, Range of motion exercises, positioning, transferring, ambulating, Performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services, Assistance with ambulation or exercise, Assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered, as set up by the caregiver/family, Setting up meals, assistance with feeding in accordance with facility policies (when applicable), Assists patients with light household services essential to health care at home. such as preparing light meals, washing dishes, dusting furniture, etc. Maintains a safe environment and observes appropriate infection control precautions. Assists in maintaining or improving the patient's independent functioning as patient condition allows. Reinforces the patient's proper use of assistive devices. Informs the Manager, Service Operations (or designee) or RN of changes in the patient's condition, needs or patient/family issues. Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred. Current CNA certification required. One (1) or two (2) years' experience as a home health/hospice aide or nurse aide preferred. Completion of a home health/hospice aide training and competency-evaluation program or an in-house competency-evaluation program. Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently and be able to effectively communicate in internal and external relationships for all essential job functions. Ability to use technology (hardware and software) required of clinicians in their practice. Must demonstrate the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player, have sound judgment; effective organizational, communication, prioritization and follow-through skills; attention to detail; accuracy; dependability; tact; and ability to maintain confidential information. Must be able to cope with family/caregiver emotional stress, cultural diversity and be tolerant of individual life-styles. Proof of current tuberculin testing required. Patient contact will not be allowed until tuberculin clearance is documented. Must have reliable transportation. Must be eligible to work in the

United States Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching 403(b) 403(b) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid orientation Paid time off Referral program Safety equipment provided Travel reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road