What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Care Aide position at Community Hospice & Palliative Care?
Primary Responsibilities :
- Provides personal care including light housekeeping, and meal preparation as directed in the Hospice Aide care plan.
- Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions and ability to perform basic infection control procedures.
- Demonstrates to family / caregiver proper techniques to meet the personal care needs of the patient.
- Performs personal care activities to promote and maintain patient hygiene.
- Assists patients in performing necessary activities of daily living.
- Assists patients with ambulation and exercise.
- Assists patients with medications that are ordinarily self-administrated.
- Uses proper body mechanics to promote patient safety.
- Reports changes in patient’s condition or care needs that require follow-up to supervisory and / or appropriate team member. Can include physical, spiritual, social and emotional status.
- Documents care provided in accordance with agency standards
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Attends team meetings and participate in other agency meetings as directed.
- Maintains a minimum of twelve (12) hours of training / education specific to position annually.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Licenses / Certifications :
Education / Experience :
Any combination of education and experience that would provide required skills and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to :
