Hospice Aide - Inpatient Day Shift

Under general supervision, is responsible for the delivery of specific aspects of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. They are a certified non-professional worker specifically trained to give personal care to patients.

About the role

Hospice experience preferred. Previous experience with dying patients.

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 patient safety by meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.).
• Planners 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One year of previous experience. Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program accepted in lieu of experience.
• Licenses, Certifications: Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the Hospice Philosophy.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in managing issues related to death/dying.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage issues related to death/dying.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Competent to safely handle medications.

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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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.