Hospice Aide

Hospice Aide

Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice Care Team as a Hospice Aide dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life's most vulnerable moments. You'll help provide comfort, dignity, and continuity of care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients and families we serve.

This position provides care for hospice patients in their homes and long-term care settings throughout the Westside of Cincinnati. You'll work closely with a supportive interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, CNPs, nurses, STNAs, Social Workers, Chaplains, holistic care providers, and Volunteers, all working together to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and comfortable working independently in a field-based environment while still being part of a cohesive and supportive team. Our work is meaningful and rewarding, and every visit is an opportunity to provide comfort, companionship, and support when it matters most.

Bring your passion for helping others to TriHealth and grow with a team that values your contribution, supports one another, and shares a commitment to compassionate hospice care.

Location: Hospice of Cincinnati – Westside Cincinnati territory

Work Schedule:

• Full Time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours weekly)
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• 8-hour day shifts
• No weekends or holidays
• Provides care in patients' homes and long-term care settings throughout the Westside of Cincinnati
• Reliable transportation and required automobile insurance are necessary for this field-based position

Incentives & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Why Hospice of Cincinnati? Be part of a team where your work has purpose. You'll collaborate with experienced hospice professionals who support one another while helping patients and families experience comfort, dignity, and compassionate care throughout their hospice journey.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED 2 years of high school education in general studies is Required
• 6 months- 2 years of previous healthcare experience is Required
• Reading and Math ability appropriate to the position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days is Required

Job Overview:

The Hospice Aide I provides direct patient care to Hospice of Cincinnati patients under the direction of a nurse. The hospice aide will assist with, and/or perform basic activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, assistance with ambulation, etc., and will serve as a provider of companionship and emotional support, even during times of crisis. The position is responsible for knowing safety policies and following approved procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a nurse, including bathing, feeding, assistance with ambulation, providing companionship and emotional support, even during times of crisis; follows regulatory and organizational processes and practices to promote a safe clinical environment.
• Communicates effectively with the patient's interdisciplinary team, including patient and patient family members.
• Performs equipment and supply related quality checks and reports problems/malfunctions appropriately.
• Monitors supply rooms, reports missing supplies, restocks supplies as needed.
• Complies with regulatory and organizational documentation requirements to ensure accurate reporting of clinical interactions and patient status; ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of technology for documentation purposes.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently Climbing - Occasionally Concentrating - Consistently Continuous Learning - Consistently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Occasionally Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently Pulling - Consistently Pushing - Consistently Reaching - Consistently Reading - Consistently Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Consistently Stooping - Frequently Talking - Consistently Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Occasionally Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking – Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS... • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS... • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) • Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS... • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. • Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS... • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS... • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job keywords:

Care Provider, Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Care Aide, Medication Aide, Personal Care Aide, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Personal Care Attendant (PCA), Resident Assistant, Resident Care Assistant (RCA), Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Nurses' Aide, Nursing Aide, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant (PCA), State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)