HOSPICE AIDE
Integritus Healthcare · West Springfield, MA · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Join one of the largest post-acute health care systems across Massachusetts, committed to fulfilling the health and residential needs of the population in the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care within the parameters of current CNA license and in accordance with PVHPC Hospice Aide competency checklist.
- Assists in providing personal care services per plan of care.
- Uses and maintains special equipment and supplies appropriately.
- Informs supervisor/RN case manager of any changes in patient’s condition or family situation.
- Recognizes need for guidance, accepts and or seeks assistance.
- Accompanies patient outside the home when directed.
- Reports concerns of patient abuse or neglect immediately to RN/case manager/supervisor.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for patient by performing household services that promote the comfort, safety, and hygiene of the patient per plan of care.
- Assists in meeting the nutritional needs and dietary requirements of the patient by performing the following per plan of care: meal preparation, offering fluids and nutrition, assisting with feedings.
- Participate in IDT meetings as appropriate.
- May assist with other certain procedures per plan of care such as: applying certain prescription creams and ointments, assisting with care of colostomy and appliances, or assisting with use of special devices such as a Hoyer Lift.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of one year C.N.A experience. Home Health or Hospice experience is preferred.
- Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent. Satisfactory completion of training program approved by MDPH for HCA-III and other regulators.
- Licenses, Certifications & Registrations: Massachusetts Nursing Assistant certification required. CHPNA Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant preferred. Valid driver’s license.
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
- Medical Insurance
- FSA
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability Insurance
- HRA
- 401(k)