Hospice Aide
1 month ago
Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, provides compassionate home care, facility based, and inpatient hospice services to our patients and their families. Our home care coverage area spreads throughout several counties in Western Pennsylvania with inpatient locations in Wexford, Cabot, and Beaver. The Good Samaritan Hospice team works together to provide relief through pain control and symptom management, while offering emotional, social and spiritual support for the patient and family. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well
POSITION SUMMARY
The Hospice Aide provides personal care and assists in activities of daily living and related services to hospice patients. This employee functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager. Care for the patient is given where the patient resides (i.e., patient's home, facility, hospital).
We are looking for Aides in the following areas:
- Butler County
- Monroeville/Plum/Oakmont area
- Cranberry Township/Allison Park/Glenshaw area
• Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in the state of Pennsylvania preferred but not necessary
• Minimum of two [2] years experience in patient care preferred
• Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions and maintain appropriate records
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides personal care according to the established individualized plan of care as developed by the RN member of the hospice team such as (but not limited to): bathing, grooming, dressing, shaving, feeding; checking vital signs; assisting with ambulation; changing position in bed; assisting with transfers, changing bed linens; assisting with elimination; providing oral hygiene, skin care, foot care, ear care, light house cleaning and meal preparation
2. Coordinates and communicates a weekly patient schedule with the RN Case Manager and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to meet the optimal needs of the patient and family
3. Completes all computer and/or paper documentation requirements within the timeframes specified
4. Participates in patient and/or family teaching activities as directed by the RN hospice team member
5. Together with the hospice team, provides care as established by the IDG to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient as necessary, and appropriately supports the family at the time of death
6. Maintains regular communication and interaction with patients, families, physicians and hospice team members
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Good Working Conditions
Excellent Staffing Ratios
Credit Union
Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
Paid Holidays
Shift Premiums
Competitive Wages
Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Call-Out Incentive
Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance
On the job training
Employee Assistance Program
Education Seminars and In-services
Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events)
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Free Parking
Discounted Meal Plans
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
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