Hospice Aide, Family Hospice Canterbury Place In-Patient Hospice Unit

Family Hospice Canterbury Place In-patient hospice unit is hiring a Hospice Aide for the team.

Join a collaborative team, who work as an interdisciplinary group to support patients at the end of life. The unit is a 12 private bed unit with support from nursing team and physician. The shifts are 12-hour shifts rotation 7 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and next week 7:00 am. to 7:00 p.m. Have ability to self-schedule with weekend, nights, and holidays included.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate appropriately with the interdisciplinary IPU care team in a timely manner, reporting any changes in patient's condition to appropriate professional staff.
• Participate in all required agency meetings.
• Fulfill agency responsibilities by completing all required forms accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identify, develop and participate in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of services we provide.

• One (1) year experience - Preferred.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Preferred
• OAPSA
• Must have successfully completed a training and competency evaluation program as specified in Home Health and/or Hospice as applicable: Condition of participation: Home Health aide services. Training will be provided by the team.
• Must maintain annual competency evaluation scores as determined by regulatory requirements. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Act 34
• Act 33 with renewal
• High School Diploma or GED - Required

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran