Hospice Aide

Job Overview
The Hospice Aide plays a vital role in providing compassionate care to patients with terminal illnesses and their families. This position involves providing personal care services to the terminally ill hospice patient under the direction of the RN. To provide assistance and understanding to the family and in time of bereavement. To work as a member of the hospice team in providing hospice care within the guidelines of the IDG care plan.

Duties

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, grooming, and bathing.
• Help with mobility and transfers to ensure patient safety.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Support activities of daily living
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Provide home community care services as required.

Skills

Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to the patient:

• Bath, care of mouth, skin and hair.
• Bathroom or in using bedpan or commode.
• Bed transfers as well as ambulation activities as ordered under the care plan.
• Range of motion exercises which the Aide has been taught by appropriate professional personnel.
• Performing such incidental household services as are essential to the patient's well- being at home.
• Preparing meals including special diet.
• Assists with shopping if the patient has no other resource available.
• Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.
• Demonstrates listening skills.
• Offers encouragement when appropriate.
• Practices patience in voice and manner.
• Maintains required competency and skills.
• Documented initial and ongoing every 14 day supervision and evaluation by RN on each case assignment.
• Participates in annual performance review.
• Reports any changes in the patient's condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.
• Practices Standard Precautions according to OSHA regulations and policy.
• Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines.
• Attends at least twelve (12) hours of inservice education programs per year.
• Maintains current certification as required by the State.
• Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.

This role requires dedication, empathy, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for hospice patients. If you are passionate about providing compassionate end-of-life care, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.41 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Ability to Relocate:

• Poplarville, MS 39470: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $17