Home Health / Hospice Aide Job Opening

Home Care / Hospice Aide

A Home Care / Hospice Aide provides personal care and services to the home-bound or terminally ill patient in the patient’s residence. The Aide functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.

JOB DUTIES

• Provides personal care according to the written care plan under the supervision of an RN or therapist
• Assists with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse or physical therapist for a specific patient
• Assists with prescribed range of motion exercises which the Registered Nurse or the Physical Therapist has taught to the Aide and patient
• Gives basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household
• Reports any change in the patient’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrates basic care to the primary caregiver
• Practices infection control measures and standard precautions
• Provides accurate documentation on scheduled visits daily
• Completes a minimum of 12 hours of in-services per year
• Participates in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience: Minimum one year patient care experience preferred
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration: Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Patient Care Assistant required.
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license