Hospice Aide - Inpatient - Days

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.
• Affords assistance in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Affords assistance 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.
• Affords assistance in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the Hospice Nurse, Clinical Partner or therapist.
• Affords assistance 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.

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.
• Competent to safety handle medications.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

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.

Licensures, 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.