Hospice Aide, Home Care

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the patient in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including personal care, hygiene, bathing, back rubs, shampoo, skin and nail care, shaving, eating, dressing, elimination, ambulation, transfers, changing and making the patient's bed.
• Light housekeeping to provide a clean and safe patient environment and meal preparation as directed by care plan.
• Provides emotional support to patient and caregivers.
• Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean patient environment. Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
• Takes and records accurate patient vital signs when advised to do so.
• Informs RN or Clinical Coordinator of changes in patients condition.
• Documents activities and observations and submits appropriate legible documentation as required by agency procedures.
• Follows the care plan as developed by the RN.
• Is available by agency cell phone from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on scheduled work days.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year direct patient care experience preferably in home care.
• Professional maturity and ability to respond calmly and effectively in stressful situations.