As the Hospice Aide, you are a paraprofessional and valued member of the interdisciplinary care team. You will work under RN supervision and focus on quality, continuity, and safe patient care. In this role you will be responsible for timely and accurate documentation of care.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
You will provide patient care including bathing, nail/skin care, dressing/undressing, dental and other personal hygiene while maintaining a sanitary and orderly environment You will offer positive, respectful, and confidential patient/family communication You will be responsible for taking and recording vital signs, and assisting with self-administered medications You will plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping and feeding the patient as needed You will assess and report patient's condition and changes to the RN Case Manager You will assist in ambulation, exercise, transfers, positioning and support a complete range of motion and other therapy activities
We offer amazing benefits including:
Growth opportunities both locally and regionally The opportunity to work 1-1 with our patients, impacting their life and their families Two medical plan choices, dental, and vision Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability Paid time off and paid holidays Customized mental health support and employee assistance program (EAP) 401k Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer matching Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Skills & Qualifications
SKILLS REQUIRED
Excellent interpersonal skills such as communication, empathy, and compassion Demonstrated tact and patience Time management and organization skills High integrity and a commitment to HIPAA privacy standards Comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 18 years of age Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation current with state-specific requirements Licensed and insured driver with automobile in good working order
Ankeny, Iowa, United States
St Croix Hospice
Full time
Hospice Aide Job DescriptionAt St. Croix Hospice, we are dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care to our patients and their loved ones. As a Hospice Aide, you will play a vital role in our interdisciplinary team, working under the supervision of a registered nurse to deliver personalized care and support.Key Responsibilities:Provide personal care...
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