Hospice Care Assistant

2 days ago


Franklin, Virginia, United States Affinity Care of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

The Hospice Care Assistant will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide various tasks as assigned in accordance with the patient's plan of care to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attend to his/her requests promptly.
  2. Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
  3. Meet safety needs of patient and use equipment safely and properly.
  4. Give personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
  5. Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
  6. Assist in feeding the patient as assigned.
  7. Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
  8. Report any complaint of pain or other symptoms or changes in the patient's condition to the RN Case Manager.
  9. Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
  10. Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
  11. Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations.
  12. Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals.
  13. Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
  14. Provide respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
  15. Keep patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
  16. Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
  17. Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
  18. Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
  19. Report suspected abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a person in violation of the department of social and health services and the proper law enforcement agency.
Requirements
  1. Completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant course or equivalent training.
  2. Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) in the state of Washington.
  3. Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
  4. Current Food Handlers Permit.
  5. High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).
  6. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
  7. Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
  8. Prior experience in hospice, orderly, acute, rehabilitative, or long term care facility.
  9. Basic computer skills to document in electronic medical records (EMR).
  10. At least 18 years of age.
  11. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.


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