Compassionate Hospice Caregiver

2 weeks ago

Sioux City, Iowa, United States Northwell Health Full time
Position Overview

As a Hospice Aide, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care to patients in their homes. Your primary responsibility will be to assist the primary care nurse in delivering high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver patient care in alignment with the care plan established by the Hospice Care Registered Nurse and other interdisciplinary team members; execute job functions in a cost-effective manner consistent with the organization’s mission and vision; apply effective time management skills in organizing daily activities and fulfilling job responsibilities.
  • Assist with the emptying and documentation of patients' drainage collection devices; support patients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and skin care, while also providing perineal care, foot and heel care, and mobility assistance; participate in fall prevention measures, including necessary documentation.
  • Recognize and promptly communicate changes in patient conditions, particularly concerning pain and symptoms; report alterations in patient needs or conditions to the Hospice registered nurse or Team Manager; maintain accurate documentation of care provided in accordance with established policies and regulations.
  • Maintain a precise and up-to-date record of patients' Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and care provided, ensuring compliance with physician's orders and nursing plans; complete records according to agency guidelines, ensuring documentation is accurate and legible.
  • Perform essential light housekeeping tasks to support patient health; ensure cleanliness in patient areas by managing waste and maintaining a tidy environment; assist with linen management and organization.
  • Conduct daily supply checks; assist with inventory management; maintain temperature and refrigerator logs; provide care and assistance to patients during emergencies.
  • Alert nursing staff and team leaders immediately in case of emergencies; communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Provide clear and timely verbal and written information regarding patient conditions and family concerns; demonstrate efficient use of supplies and equipment.
  • Consistently meet productivity standards set by the organization; participate in on-call rotations as necessary; attend scheduled in-service meetings and complete required annual training hours.
  • Perform related duties as assigned. All responsibilities outlined here are considered essential functions of the role under applicable regulations. Duties not explicitly mentioned but considered related are not essential functions.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Certification from a New York State Department of Health approved home health aide training program is required, along with a current and valid driver's license.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in hospice, home care, or nursing home settings is preferred.
Salary Information
The salary range and/or hourly rate provided is a good faith estimate of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be subject to change in the future. Various factors may be considered when determining a team member's base salary and/or rate.

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