PRN Hospice Aide

Job Description

Job Description

At Four Pillars Hospice, we believe that meaningful work starts with compassion. We’re building a team of caregivers, nurses, chaplains, and professionals who are committed to walking alongside patients and families with dignity, comfort, and grace. If you’re passionate about making a difference during life’s most tender moments, we invite you to apply and become part of a mission-driven team rooted in purpose and heart.

The Hospice Aide's primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment; work cooperatively with the patient, and family; and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per the Hospice policy.
• Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient 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.
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the Hospice and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to the Hospice policy.
• Promotes the Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. 

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma Preferred.
• Successful completion of one of the following: Training program/competency evaluationm, Competency evaluation program, Nurse aide training/competency evaluation program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; State Licensure program
• Must have a current driver's license.
• At least one year experience preferred as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long-term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.
• Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and care givers, as well as to other hospice staff.
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. 
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.