Hospice Aide, Inpatient Unit

If you have a passion for people and a desire to provide outstanding care and comfort to patients and their families, while working within a professional team focused on clinical excellency, then we can't wait to speak with you! SUMMARY The Hospice Aide is a member of the IDT who provides personal care and addresses personal needs under the direction, instruction and supervision of a nurse. Works to promote the patients comfort and assist in providing a safe patient environment.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides personal care including bathing, hair, skin and nail care, shaving, feeding, dressing, toileting, changing bed linens, etc.
• Treats each patient with dignity, respect, and observes their rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Partners with the nurse to meet the needs of the assigned patients and families.
• Follows the instructions / directions of the Clinical Director and Charge Nurse.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment in the patient rooms.
• Informs nurse of changes in patient condition or patient needs.
• Works to prevent skin breakdown Completes documentation per procedure including personal inventories on admission.
• Follows the hospice care plan as developed by the IDT.
• Remains in assigned work area unless directed otherwise by the nurse.
• Gives report to oncoming Hospice Aide including changes in patient condition.
• Assists with distribution of dietary trays to patients and returns trays to kitchen when patient is finished.
• Follows Alive Hospice policies and procedures and maintains current standards of practice.
• Involves volunteers in patient care as appropriate and works to enhance the volunteer's experience.
• Follows Infection Control procedures when providing personal care.
• Passes the Hospice Aide Competency test on an annual basis.
• Orient new Hospice Aide as requested.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED. Minimum of one year direct patient care or related experience. Professional maturity and ability to respond calmly and effectively in stressful situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current Tennessee CNT Certificate; Current and valid Tennessee driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law.