Hospice Aide, IPU

About the role

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs for your patient and attend to their requests promptly.
• Effectively communicate the patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse and inform the caregiver of any issues.
• Be responsible for all practices and duties within the Hospice Aide scope of practice as outlined by the state.
• Patient Care: Provide care that includes baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Take and record oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Assist in meal prep and feeding patients as assigned.
• Extended Services: Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the primary care nurse or therapist. Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Communication: Maintain good relationships with the patient, the patient’s family, and staff. Report any changes to the patient’s medical and living conditions to the supervisor or the primary nurse.
• Minimize Patient Risk: Meet safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, Oxygen, etc.). Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Policies: Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

Requirements

• Moves frequently throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and reach.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to push/pull carts.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
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• Must be able to work independently.
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