Hospice Aide

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES:\tModels a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers
\tProvides all personal care/homemaking services according to the plan of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
\tPractices Universal Precautions according to OSHA regulations and company policy
\tMaintains confidentiality of all patient information, sharing only what needs to be shared with the interdisciplinary team in order for the patient to be adequately care for
\tProvides or assists in bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and/or showering, while ensuring privacy and safety and encouraging independence
\tMakes beds, straightens rooms and keeps patient/family personal areas in an organized and clean manner
\tRespects patient/family rights by: (knocking on doors before entering the residence, addresses patient/family by name, allows patient to make own decisions when appropriate)
\tProvides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family. Demonstrates listening skills, offers encouragement when appropriate, adjusts care to the patients physical condition each visit (i.e., allowing patient rest periods during personal care)
\tProvides safe patient transfers involving bed, wheelchair and/or shower chair, uses the gait belt with all transfers, to protect patients
\tTakes and records temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respirations as required
\tAssists patients with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates patient safely according to his/her endurance levels
\tApplies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate supervising nurse
\tAccurately documents care given to patients including the documentation of reportable patient problems (i.e., fever, constipation, s/s of skin breakdown, etc.). Places documentation in office weekly
\tReports changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse and/or primary RN case manager. Reports problems with completion of assignments
\tCompletes Daily Log and files in office on a weekly basis
\tHandles confidential information appropriately
\tDemonstrates flexibility with changing work demands
\tReports to supervising nurse and/or primary RN case manager: equipment and supply needs, repair/maintenance needs, safety hazards and unusual occurrences or observations
\tAttends and participates in appropriate in-service and staff meetings to improve knowledge and skills and to maintain competency and certification
\tParticipates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meeting.
\tAssists the nursing department and other departments when required in other duties and tasks when asked.
\tOther duties as assigned by Patient Care Manager

Additional Information: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
\tHigh school graduation or GED preferred
\tPossession of a valid Texas Certified Nurse Assistant certification
\tSuccessfully completed training as described in 418.76
\tAbility to read, write and effectively communicate in English
\tComputer knowledge preferred
\tMinimum of one year full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility); or one year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care in an agency setting; No lapse of 24 consecutive months not providing services for compensation
\tHave a clear rating on the Texas Department of Human Services nurse aide registry with no finding against the aide relating to client abuse or neglect or misappropriation of client property
\tValid Texas Drivers License, auto liability insurance and reliable method of transportation
\tAbility to work independently with little and to take direction for caseload assigned by and performed under the supervision of a RN.
\tAbility to acquire new knowledge to perform additional or more difficult tasks
\tAbility to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing, working in association with staff, patients and families
\tAbility to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes
\tKnowledge in performing personal care services, ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses, ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and to be able to follow both verbal/ written instructions
\tAbility to perform Essential Duties as outlined below
\tGenuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, handicapped people and hospice Patients
\tAbility to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements as outlined below
\tAbility to comply with the Dying Persons of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities
\tAbility to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures

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