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Hospice Aide
2 months ago
Intrepid USA - Our vision makes a difference:
We are a top 10 national home healthcare company with an overall 50 year history of excellence driving our future vision forward.
We are putting a dent in the homecare universe through our commitment to providing affordable, personalized, patient and family centered medical home healthcare, home hospice, private duty homecare and independent living support services delivered in a concierge style, on-demand to create an exceptional patient experience.
What makes our vision different:
Our clinical teams are at the top and our CEO is at the bottom supporting our organizationOur Care Centers are not franchises.
We have a National Support Center helping our Care Center leaders manage and drive their local 'family business' style of operations, clinical and patient experienceOur teams manage their local Care Centers where they are embedded in the fabric of the communities they serveWe are committed to caring for our patients just as if they were our family
Why working here is awesome:
Great work you'll do here:
The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort.
The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.Schedules patient for visits per the patient plan of care and at the direction of the supervisor; families should be notified at least 4 hours prior to their visit Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.Assisting in dressing and undressing; Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping; feeding the patient as assigned.Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager.
Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.Prepares clinical notes, which includes tasks that were performed and reasons assigned tasks were not performed, if applicable Cares for physical, emotional and developmental needs of patient including the need for respect and privacy