Part-Time Hospice Aide

JOB SUMMARY

To provide personal care services to the terminally ill Oakland Hospice. LLC patient as needed, under the direction of the RN. To provide assistance and understanding to the family and in lime of bereavement. To work as a member of the Oakland Hospice. LLC team in providing Oakland Hospice. LLC care within the guidelines of the IDG care plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational/Degree: High School Diploma or GED
• Training/Licensure: Graduate from an approved training and competency course
• Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Must meet federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements. Must be able to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Must be able to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Must be able to meet the essential duties of the position.
• Experience: Minimum 1 years of experience as a nursing assistant, preferred. Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.

JOB FACTORS

• Physical Requirements: Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position.
• Mental Requirements: Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with death, mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability. In addition to, having a professional and positive attitude at all times.
• Working Conditions: Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.
• Transportation: Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.