Hospice Aide II - Christ Inpatient

About the role

The Hospice Aide II position at Hospice of Cincinnati is an advanced role that provides direct patient care under the direction of a nurse. This position includes assisting with basic activities of daily living, providing companionship and emotional support, and serving as a unit coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with others and respects patients, families, and team members.
• Reports patient related information in a timely manner and prioritizes work.
• Documents observations and tasks performed.
• Works collaboratively with the health care team.
• Maintains a safe environment and follows safety policies.
• Performs clerical duties, including accurate data entry into the electronic medical record.
• Coordinates patient flow and provides hospice aide services across multiple settings or levels of care.
• Adapts personal care delivery to align with the environment and setting, patient acuity, and level of care requirements.
• Supports new hospice aides by reinforcing proper performance of personal care tasks, safety practices, and hospice philosophy.
• Offers real-time guidance and constructive feedback related to workflow, professional conduct, and documentation expectations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years high school education in general studies.
• 2 - 5 Years Of Previous Healthcare Experience.
• Age 17 with work permit.
• Reading and math ability appropriate to the position.
• Multi-line phone skills, familiar with patient call systems and pagers.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 Days Required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years high school education in general studies.
• 2 - 5 Years Of Previous Healthcare Experience.
• Age 17 with work permit.
• Reading and math ability appropriate to the position.
• Multi-line phone skills, familiar with patient call systems and pagers.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 Days Required.

Skills

• Effective communication.
• Respectful interpersonal communication.
• Documentation accuracy.
• Safety awareness.
• Computer proficiency.
• Companionship and emotional support.
• Unit coordination.
• Emergency response.
• Supply and equipment management.
• Personal care delivery adaptation.
• Precepting and mentoring.

Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.
• Link to view TriHealth’s benefits: here.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full Time (36 hours Weekly) Night Shift 7:30pm-7:00am.