Hospice Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: 

Based upon the agreed position responsibilities, to provides personal care and related services in the home. Functions under direct instruction and supervision of an RN or therapist.

 

Essential Functions: 

• Follows written instructions for patient care as prepared by an RN or Therapist.

• Assists patients with personal care (which includes lifting and transferring patients without assistance) to preserve good personal hygiene while maintaining a healthful, safe environment.

• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services, such as ambulation, ROM, and exercise.

• Assists in administering medications that are ordinarily self-administered; prescribed under written direction of Physician or as directed by a nurse, as permitted by State regulations.

• Reports changes in patient's condition and needs to Supervisor or RN.

• Maintains record of services performed and of apparent condition of patient.

• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with the patient/family and co¬workers of the Agency.

• Participates In patient care conferences to provide input requiring continuum of patient care.

• Performs household services essential to health care at home.

 

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.

• Participates actively in continuing education and in-services.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices.

• Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy.

 

Necessities: 

• Must pass a criminal background check.

• Must pass a drug test.

• Must have the ability to fill out and turn in a time sheet in a timely manner.

• Must have respect and take care of company technology placed in your care.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Sympathetic attitudes towards care of the sick

• Ability to read, write and carry out directions

• Maturity and ability to deal with demands of the job

• Basic math skills related to patient care

• Cooperative attitude

• Time management

 

Technology/Equipment Operation: 

Must be able to interact with a computer to check email, assess training, and look at your schedule.

Must be able to interact with a tablet for onsite charting and documentation. Instruments and Equipment used on a regular basis:

Thermometer, blood pressure cuff

 

Job Conditions: 

Must have a driver's license and be willing to drive to patient's residence within 50-mile radius of the current TruHeart Office (2738 East 51' St, Ste 240 Tulsa, OK 74105).

The ability to communicate both verbally and in writing is required as frequent communication by telephone and in writing is involved.

Physical activities will include walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.

Environments may be less than ideal when it comes to cleanliness, comfort, or harmony. Be prepared to work in all kinds of surroundings with varying individuals.

 

Information Management: 

Has access to all patient medical records which may be discussed with the supervising nurse. Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security regarding patients and business trade practices. Maintains patient rights and dignity through HIPPA compliance.

 

Age Related Competencies: 

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs and appropriate for this position.

 

Risk Management: 

Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.

Keep abreast of changes in health care law.

Maintains agency/program compliance with local, state and federal laws as well as state accreditation standards.

 

Minimum Position Qualifications: 

• Education: High school diploma/GED

• Experience: None

• Training: Successful completion of training and competency evaluation program or competency evaluation program or nurse aide training and competency evaluation program approved by the state without a contiguous 24 months lapse.

• License/Certification: Driver's license and proof of current auto liability insurance; No Listing in the OIG Excluded Provider Listing; listed in good standing on state nurse aide registry or requirements of a state licensure program meeting federal regulations.

 

Work Attire: Scrubs

Environmental Conditions: 

Moderate noise level; Category A BBP risk; moderate stress and emotional demands.

 

Physical Requirements: 

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be constructed as an executive list of responsibilities.

A. Sitting (3-6 hours daily)

B. Standing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

C. Walking (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

D. Twisting (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

E. Bending (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

F. Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/Climbing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

G. Wrist Deviation (Side to Side) (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

H. Hand/ Wrist Repetitions (Up and Down) (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

I. Reaching (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

J. Grasping: Simple <50 pounds (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

K. Pulling (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

L. Pushing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

M. Lifts and Carries (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)