Hospice Aide Jobs

Job Title: Hospice Aide
Department: Pete Moore Hospice House
Responsible to: Pete Moore Hospice House Manager
Hours: Resource
Schedule: Varies
Pay Range: $17.63 – 26.45

Job Summary: The Hospice Aide functions as a member of the Hospice House team, providing services to patients and families. Provides personal care and hygiene related services for patients according to the physician’s plan of treatment and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Related services will include incidental household tasks which may include cooking and meal preparation. The Hospice Aide is provided with a care plan which details the aspects of care assigned. Reports signs, symptoms, and changes in the patient’s condition. Understands the hospice philosophy and provides care to dying patients. Participates in the orientation of new employees. This position requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at time of offer.

Education & License Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent and current State of Oregon certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Must become a Certified Hospice Aide and obtain a food handlers permit within two weeks of employment, programs provided.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience: One year acute care or nursing home experience preferred. Must have valid CPR card. Desired skills include: High degree of written and verbal communication and computer skills. Flexible team player.

Essential Job Functions:

• Strip and make beds.
• Work well within a team structure.
• Assist with light housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, and homemaking services.
• Provide personal care – ADL’s.
• Take vital signs.
• Provide compassionate, heartfelt care that respects patient rights.
• Accept assignments, follow instructions and directions under the supervision of a RN.
• Demonstrate good time management skills.
• Meet safety needs of patients.
• Use equipment, including but not limited to hospital bed, wheelchair, lift assistive device, hand held shower, and walker.
• Exhibit excellent observational skills, report pain and symptom changes to RN.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with potential emotionally charged situations.
• Perform CPR, respond to emergencies.
• Communicate clearly – verbal, written, electronic, telephone.
• Transfer and move patients.
• Complete electronic documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in conferences, meetings, and in-services.

Other Job Functions: Answer phones. Move furniture, equipment, and supplies. Assist with clerical duties.

How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application. You may download our below, which can be filled out electronically or printed and filled out by hand.

Applications are accepted via the following methods:

• Email as an attachment to [email protected],
• Mail to 2650 Suzanne Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97408.
• Fax to 541-228-3165

If you have any questions, please contact us as 541-228-3126.