What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Aide position at COH Holdings?
Hospice Aide — Full Time (Day) CNA- WISCONSIN LOCATION
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Olive Grove Hospice
At Olive Grove, we believe hospice is about inspiring those we serve to fully live each moment. We do this through our innovative and unique approach to personalized care, which helps people arrive at a place of peace and comfort.
The Hospice Aide will provide personal care, supportive services, education, and light household duties in a plan of care developed by the RN. The aide is a paraprofessional member of the hospice team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs. The aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting those observations and documenting observations and care performed. The will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide personal care which includes bathing and personal hygiene.
- Assist the patient with ambulation, transfers, and positioning or prescribed exercises as instructed by the registered nurse or a therapist.
- Assist with feeding
- Provide respite for patient's family / caregivers when on-site, as appropriate
- Document and report progress of patient's health and condition using required reports and established timelines.
- Prepare clinical progress notes and communicate current health status and needs of patients to the registered nurse and others providing patient care.
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and attend patient care conferences to maintain continuity of care
QUALIFICATIONS :
Pay and Benefits : Competitive salary!!
