The hospice aide provides personal care and assistance with daily living activities to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. They are also responsible for observing patients, documenting care, and performing simple medical tasks like non-sterile wound care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a current Nursing Assistant certification. At least one year of healthcare experience and a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider card are required.
high schoolprofessional certificateDocumentationInfection controlMeal preparationActivities of daily livingBLS certificationPersonal carePatient observationBody mechanicsDurable medical equipmentNursing assistant skillsVital sign assessmentNon-sterile wound careRehabilitation exercises
Job description
Thank you for considering a career at Roper St.
Francis Healthcare!
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Job Summary: Acting as a member of the interdisciplinary group, and under the supervision of a registered nurse, the hospice aide's primary function is to provide personal care to clients and assist with activities of daily living, simple meal preparation, non-sterile wound care, and rehabilitation exercises in an effort to meet the patient’s personal needs and promote comfort.
The Hospice Aide provides care as directed by the professional staff members, is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
The Hospice Aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or GED. Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant Course with certification.
Experience
Work experience in a health care related setting dealing with patients for at least one (1) year is required, with experience in a hospice setting preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Current certification as a Nursing Assistant required. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated knowledge in proper body mechanics, infection control measures, vital sign assessment, and use of durable medical equipment to include hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, etc. Competency and skills assessment demonstration is required.
Other
For positions in Home Health only - Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record. Must have a means of transportation.
Contacts
Patient/family contacts in the home and various community settings. Contact with other health care professionals, community agencies, and agency personnel.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Referral bonuses
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Competitive pay
Professional development
Prescription coverage
Continuing education support
Incentives
403(b) with employer contributions
Mental health resources
FMLA leave
HSA/FSA options
Work
Demands/Environment: Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping and driving. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying up to 50 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling over 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Specific visual requirements: inspection of patient, assessment of patient, visualization of gauges and documentation. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, unclean environments, toxic substances, pharmaceutical preparations, hazardous and unsafe driving conditions, and other conditions common to delivery of health care. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and work weekends/holidays as needed based on the needs of the department. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department
Hospice - Clinical - Roper Hospital It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com. Welcome to the Roper St. Francis Healthcare career portal! If you’ve visited us previously, please note accounts created before December 18, 2023 are no longer active and a new account must be created. Thank you for your patience as we transition to a new system to enhance your candidate experience! Why choose Roper St. Francis Healthcare? Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us: We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most. We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities. We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability. We offer generous employee benefits Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career.
