Hospice Aide Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Hospice Aide to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Report any changes in patient condition to RN or Director of Nursing;
- Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meeting as requested;
- Attend at least 12 hours of in-service training per year;
- Practice universal precautions when caring for patients;
- Demonstrate listening skills and offer encouragement when appropriate;
- Provide essential personal care assistance to patients consistent with policies and procedures of Ambercare;
- Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients and families;
- Document care given in accordance with policies and procedures of Ambercare;
- Take and record vital signs as directed by the Nurse Case Manager;
- Adhere to work schedule and maintain good punctuality and attendance record E-210;
- Provide incidental household services as are essential to the patient’s well-being at home;
- Adhere to dress code.
Requirements:
- Furnish one or more active telephone numbers that enables management to contact employee should an unexpected change of work location be required;
- Experience in caring for the terminally ill preferred;
- Must have six (6) months experience in home care, hospital, and/or long term care;
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred;
- Must have reliable transportation available during work hours. Vehicle must be properly registered and insured in accordance with state law;
- Education: High school graduate or GED required;
- Successful completion of Ambercare Hospice aide competency exam and skills demonstration;
- Must have a valid NM Driver’s license;
- Licensure or Certification: North Carolina Certification (Active). Current CPR certification;
- Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification, CNA Certification in the State of New Mexico;
- Must be able to perform physical demands of patient care including lifting and transferring of patients;
- Be eighteen (18) years of age or older;
- Satisfactory completion of background check in accordance with State of New Mexico Caregivers Criminal History Screening Program;
- Certified in the State of New Mexico to provide Hospice aide services;
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment health screening if applicable, including drug screening.