Hospice Aide - Inpatient

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs personal care needs by attending to patient/family requests promptly.
• Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals.
• Provides personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen.
• Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Assists in feeding the patient.
• Maintains safety needs of patient and uses equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.).
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals as assigned.
• Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).
• Provides proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Reports patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse.
• Aware of the caregiver or other individuals associated with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the Hospice Nurse, Clinical Partner or therapist.
• Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
• Keeps patient room orderly, as assigned.
• Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).
• Provides respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.

Physical Requirements

• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health.
• Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail when performing basic patient care tasks.
• Ability to walk and stand up to ninety percent (90%) of work time and ability to lift and position patients.

Working Conditions

• Works in inpatient facility.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, dust, noise and the like.

Licenses, Certifications

• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Pay Range

Pay Range $17.24 - $23.91 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.