What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Aide Inpatient - Weekend - PT - 1st shift position at Huntsville Hospital Health System?
Overview
As a Hospice Aide, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and provide various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The Hospice Aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care given.
Qualifications
Education: Must have a High School Diploma or GED. CNA or Home Health Certification required.
Experience: Hospice or Long-term Care experience preferred.
License, Certification and/or Registration: Must maintain a current Alabama Driver’s License and auto liability insurance.
Additional Skills/Abilities: Ability to make meaningful observations and write brief, accurate reports. Ability to recognize the needs of people and to maintain good relationships with them.
About Us
Highlights of our hospitals
Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.
Huntsville Hospital Benefits:
We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!
Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:
- Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
- Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
- Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
- Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al
