What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Massage Therapist PRN position at Halcyon Home LLC?
Description
Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospice Massage Therapist to join our team in Houston, TX. This role is perfect for a professional with outstanding customer service skills and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients. We offer competitive pay and wonderful team support!
Are you a Licensed Massage Therapist with a heart for seniors and a passion for making a real difference in the lives of the patients you serve?
Are you a charismatic communicator who has the gift of reading people?
Do you love engaging with people and take pride in getting everyone taken care of?
Are you a dedicated MT with hospice experience (or experience in a related field and a desire to learn about home healthcare)?
Are you a team player who thrives in a supportive environment?
If your answer is yes, come join our team and make every day meaningful!
About Us:
Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work! Come join our team!
Check out the Great Place to Work link! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044353
Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide massage related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family.
- Support our patients, community events and attend IDG and Case Conference. Case Conference is weekly and IDG is every two weeks.
- Works in patient’s homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Must have Hepatitis profile.
- Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist patients. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home as needed
- Provide massage therapy services.
- Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
- Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes to clinical care team to ensure continuity of care.
- Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
- Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
- Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy and property.
- Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
- Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Requirements
- Current Massage Therapist License
- Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus
- Preferred one year or more experience as a Massage Therapist
- Experience in hospice or related healthcare setting preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
