Hospice Aide

More than a job, this is a position with a higher purpose - where you impact people's lives on a personal, human level. As a Navian Hawaii Hospice Aide, you will guide patients and their family on their journey, delivering comfort and support with a caring heart, replacing fear with hope, helping them find the beauty and joy in every moment, and providing each person with the kindness and dignity they deserve.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists patients with personal hygiene, i.e., bathing, mouth care, skin care, hair care and shaving.
• Assists patients with other ADL's, i.e., toileting, dressing, feeding.
• Assists with ambulation and transfer activities.
• Assists with ROM exercises as ordered.
• Positions for comfort.
• Assists with use of equipment and devices.
• Assists with nutritional and dietary needs as requested by the Nurse Case Manager.
• Assists in providing a safe and sanitary environment for the patient, i.e., changes bed linen when necessary, tidies room as needed, adjusting lighting and placement of objects in the room for safety and comfort.
• Reports to the Nurse Case Manager any significant changes in the patient's condition or coping of the caregivers.
• Documents all care in accordance with agency protocol.
• Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on an ongoing basis to help assure quality and continuity of care.
• Complies with all established agency policies and procedures.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Ability to be flexible and organized in planning.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, family members, the public, and representatives of other agencies and organizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of individuals.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Current CNA Certification
• One year of direct patient care experience.

Employment Requirements:

All offers of employment at Navian Hawaii are contingent on a candidate's successful completion of certain requirements which include:

• A legally compliant background check
• Drug Screen & Physical Exam
• TB Clearance
• CPR Certificate

Why Navian Hawaii?

• Team-oriented, locally run nonprofit where every voice is heard
• Competitive pay with an excellent benefits package
• Flexible organization that supports positive work/life balance