Hospice Aide - STNA

About the role

The Hospice Aide provides compassionate personal care and supportive services to patients in their place of residence. This role assists individuals who are nearing the end of life, helping maintain dignity, comfort, and quality of life. The Hospice Aide is an essential member of the care team and delivers care in alignment with the patient’s individualized Plan of Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with at least 2 of the following ADL's including personal hygiene
• Aid patients with medication intake and prescribed exercises
• Incidental household services, which are essential to patient health care
• Follow the Plan of Care (Instruction Sheet) as instructed and make appropriate updates during scheduled visits
• Ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility)
• Provide Age-Friendly Care

Requirements

• Must be a certified nurse’s aide (CNA).
• Must maintain a valid driver's license, good driving record and reliable automobile.
• High school graduates or GED preferred.
• Demonstrate the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in field situations.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will have in-home and/or hospice experience.

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to support patients and families through highly sensitive and meaningful experiences

Benefits

• Competitive compensation $2,500 - Sign-on bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Licensing & Certification Renewal Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement

Schedule

• Supportive, collaborative team environment