Hospice Aide Jobs

This position works as a paraprofessional employee who provides comprehensive personal care and assists with other health care needs for the patient under a written Plan of Care.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs light household homemaking chores in the patient’s immediate environment essential for the safety and comfort of the patient and maintenance of a functional, healthful, and clean environment. Encourage patient to maintain present level of functioning or return to an optimal level of functioning or maintain optimal level of comfort. Portrays a positive image of the agency to the community by participating and supporting agency needs, goals, and objectives. Assumes responsibility for own development through active participation in twelve (12) hours of in-service programs per year. Other related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Telephone in residence Current CPR certification Ability to work reliably and independently as assigned, adapting to changes in work assignments, schedules, and geographical locations. Ability to accept and utilize supervision Ability to exercise tact, initiative and good judgment in dealing with people Demonstrates ability to identify and solve problems within parameters of his/her education and implement changes that improve the existing situation and seeks assistance from supervisor and professional staff for those problems that exist outside of their capability. Position requires the use of your own private vehicle for Network business. You must have a valid driver’s license issued by the applicable state of residency, as well as evidence of auto liability insurance; which must have at least the state-minimum coverage limits. Insurance must be maintained at all times while being employed in this position.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: Heavy Work

Exertional activity

Occasionally lift and/or carry 100 lbs Frequently lift and/or carry 50 lbs Stand and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8-hour work day

Nonexertional activity

Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knees) – required frequently Handling (grasping) – required frequently Fingering (fine manipulation) – required only occasionally

Important: The functional capacity to perform heavy work includes the functional capacity to perform medium, light and sedentary work.

Visual and auditory acuity required for driving a motor vehicle and intervene with clients/families. Neat appearance in keeping with professional role, clean and free from body odor. Physical stamina for walking and climbing stairs and standing for long periods

Environmental Conditions:

Inside – Office environment and patient homes

Outside - Traveling to clinics and/or office errands in extreme cold and heat,

wet and/or humid conditions, snow, ice and/or fog

Hazards - Exposure to contagious disease, road and driving, domestic pets

POTENTIAL ON-THE-JOB RISKS:

Identified Risks:

Employees who work in patient care areas where they may have potential exposure to patients with suspected or proven tuberculosis (TB) must have the ability to wear a particulate respirator and be fit-tested in compliance with the current recommendations from the CDC (enforced by OSHA) or must provide physician documentation as to the inability to wear a particulate respirator.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to patients, families, and related persons Ability to speak and understand a second language is helpful.

QUALIFICATIONS: (MINIMUM)

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED

Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Has successfully completed a training and competency evaluation program that meets the standards established by the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as agency performance standards. Certified Nurse Aide/Personal Care Aide/Home Health Aide experience preferred