Lifecare Home Health Family
Location
Pahrump, Nevada
The Hospice Aide provides personal healthcare and related services to patients in their residences under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, assisting with transfers, and documenting patient care to ensure continuity.
Candidates should have a high school diploma and completion of a state-approved nurse aide training or competency evaluation program. At least one year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant is preferred, along with reliable transportation and valid auto insurance.
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The Hospice Aide provides personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence, assists in providing a safe and clean environment, works cooperatively with the patient and family, and shares observations and problems with the supervisor. The aide works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and reports to the Hospice Administrator.
Provides direct patient care to patient under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care that supports patient/family needs are met. Provides necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per the Hospice policy. Provides necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care. Practices accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication with patients/family and other employees. Provides an environment that promotes respect for patients, privacy, and property. Provides skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake. Promotes the Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Provides care utilizing infection control measures (OSHA) Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency. Performs on-call/after-hours responsibilities and provides on-call/after-hours services to patients and their families as assigned. Examples include weekend and holiday coverage rotations. Timely submission of all required paperwork. Meets productivity standards.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance
Education and experience: Education: High School Diploma Preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A) Training program/competency evaluation as specified in §418.76(b)(c) of the Medicare regulations; B) Competency evaluation program that meets §418.76( c); C) Nurse aide training/competency evaluation program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)©.
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.
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