SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Hospice Aide is a paraprofessional member of the Interdisciplinary Team who works under the supervision of a RN and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs promote comfort and to enable the patient to remain in the home by supplementing the patient 's/family's/caregiver's abilities for home management. The Hospice Aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting, and documenting these observations and care performed. The Hospice Aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient's care. All full-time and eligible part-time employees would have the following benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid parental leave Flexible spending account Health savings account Life insurance Tuition reimbursement Pet insurance Generous paid time off 403(b) retirement savings with company match

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Responsibilities of the Hospice Aide, but not limited to, the following: Performs personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to their requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Hospice Nurse or designee immediately. Meets safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (footstools, side rails, O2, etc.) Provides or assists patients in all aspects of personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen as part of the Plan of Care. Assists in dressing and undressing and feeding the patient as assigned. Plans and prepares nutritious meals and other household tasks, which are part of the Plan of Care. Takes and records oral and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered (within the training limitations of the aide). Provides proper care and observation of patient 's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. Reports on patient's condition and significant changes to the appropriate Interdisciplinary Team member. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues. Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the Hospice Nurse or Therapist. Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals. Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs. Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (within the training limitations of the Aide). Provides respite for patients/families/caregivers when on-site, as appropriate. Keeps patient 's living area clean and orderly, as assigned. Respects of patient /family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs. Stays informed about changes in the field of Hospice care; shares information with appropriate Hospice personnel and administrative personnel. Promotes Hospice referrals in the community; maintains a good standing in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent, with one-year previous experience as a home health aide. Maintains license as a Certified Nurse's Aide from the State of Michigan. Maintains current BLS certification. Completes the Home Health Care Aide Skills Assessment Test and Skills Demonstration with a passing score of 80 percent or better. Experience with issues concerning the terminally ill, and death/dying, and pain and symptom management. Presents a negative TB skin test and/or chest X-ray and other tests as required by Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Maintains a valid Michigan driver's license and has the availability of a reliable, licensed and insured vehicle for use on the job, vehicle must be insured in accordance with the State of Michigan. Remains up-to-date on all routine immunizations required by LARA and agency policy.

Job Type:

Full-time Work Location:

On the road