Hospice Aide

**Looking to work for a different hospice? Sunset Hospice is committed to providing complementary holistic programs and giving patients and families individualized attention from our team.**

**We are currently searching for a Compassionate Hospice Aide for our Boutique Hospice.**

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.

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Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
- 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 patients as assigned.
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
- 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.
- Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals.
- Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
- Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
- Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

We offer an excellent salary with a comprehensive and generous benefits package. including **10 paid holidays**, paid time off, health, dental & vision insurance.
- **Applicant must be a licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.**_
- **Applicants must meet the training requirements of the State, holds current state license.**_

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

- Day shift

Weekly schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work setting:

- Long term care
- Nursing home

License/Certification:

- CNA License (required)

Work Location: On the road