Hospice Aide

3 weeks ago

Charleston, United States Traditions Health Full time

Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient/client in his or her place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with the patient/client and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Traditions Health is seeking a PRN Hospice Aide to join our growing Hospice Team in Charleston, SC

Job Qualifications:

  • Education: High School Diploma Preferred.
  • Licensure: Must have a current driver's license.
  • Experience: At least one year experience preferred as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home or home health agency. Must have successfully completed a State-established or other training and competency evaluation program that meets State and Federal requirements, or a competency evaluation program that meets State and Federal requirements, or a State licensure program that meets State and Federal requirements for aide training and competency evaluation. An individual is not considered to have completed a training and competency evaluation program, or a competency evaluation program if, since the individuals most recent completion of this program(s), there has been a continuous period of 24 consecutive months during none of which the individual furnished home health aide services described in 42CFR 409.45 for compensation.
  • Skills: Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other Agency staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Proof of current CPR. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test.
  • Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance. *Mileage Reimbursement
Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patients'/clients' homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases; Ability to work a flexible schedule; Ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient/client needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.

Essential Functions:
  • Provides direct patient/client care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
  • Provides necessary skills to assist patients/clients with safe transfers and ambulation per Agency policy.
  • Appropriately reports changes and documents pertinent information and care rendered to patients/clients to ensure continuity of care.
  • Practices accepted infection control principles. Provides a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
  • Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication to patients/clients, their families, and other employees.
  • Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients/clients and their privacy and property.
  • Provides skills necessary to assist patients/clients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
  • Contributes to the management and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrates effective time management skills.
  • Provides skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to Agency policy.
  • Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by attending 12 hours of in-services per year.
  • Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.


Equal Employment Opportunity:

Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic.

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