PRN Hospice Aide

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per the Hospice policy.
• Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the Hospice and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Promotes the Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma Preferred.
• Successful completion of one of the following: Training program/competency evaluation, Competency evaluation program, Nurse aide training/competency evaluation program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; State Licensure program.
• Must have a current driver's license.
• At least one year experience preferred as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long-term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.
• Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and care givers, as well as to other hospice staff.
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.