Hospice Aide - Full Time or Part Time

Come join a team of seasoned nurses at Care Partners, one of Oregon’s oldest not-for-profit hospices! For over 40 years, we have cared for hospice patients across the Portland Metropolitan area, bringing interdisciplinary and holistic hospice services to patients and their support systems.Care Partners is seeking a full time or part time Hospice Aide to provide coverage in the Portland metro area. This position has candidates in the field providing direct patient care. We are a trusted name amongst our community partners, and receive consistent feedback from families that our nurses go above and beyond expectations to make them feel supported at their loved one’s end of life.

If you are looking for a role that makes a clear impact, supports your autonomy in the field, offers variety day to day with a chance to work with multiple disease processes, and prioritizes forming relationships with patients in their home environment, apply to be a Care Partners Hospice Aide. You would join a team dedicated to providing dignity and whole-person care to every single patient.

We can offer full time or part time hours and are committed to finding a schedule that matches your needs. The onboarding and training process will involve hands-on learning with an RN preceptor, directly supported by our Director of Nursing, and will be tailored to your level of experience until you feel comfortable working independently

Whether you are looking to explore a new specialty or have already been providing hospice and palliative care, we look forward to talking with you about what makes hospice nursing special.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Provide patients with personal care in accordance with the individualized plan of care and visit frequency assigned.
• Assist patients in bathing, care of mouth, skin, and hair, and assist patients in and out of bed and with ambulation.
• Perform turns of patients in bed and assist in positioning patients for comfort as well as changing bed linens as needed.
• Report changes in patient's condition and needs.
• Maximize the comfort, safety and health of patients and families consistent with hospice philosophy and the organization’s policies and procedures
• Maintain up to date patient records in accordance with policies and procedures so plans, actions, goals and problems are accurately and clearly stated

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of prior CNA, Hospice Aide, or equivalent work experience required
• A current certificate of practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Oregon is preferred
• Must have Basic Life Support CPR card for Health Care Provider and be First Aid certified. Valid card must be obtained prior to patient contact and provided within two weeks of hire.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record and have access to a reliable automobile to travel to and from patient homes and/or care residences
• Demonstrated skill in communication, patient documentation requirements, and service coordination with the ability to work successfully with patients and family members in aspects of terminal care
• Must have solid skills in using electronic tools such as email, internet, keyboarding and be able to learn medical software to use for accurate and timely charting.
• Must be reliable and have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team in delivering assistance within scope of practice
• Must be able to lift and move patients and walk or stand for long periods of time
• Bi-lingual, Spanish speaking ability is helpful

Schedule: Usual hours fall within the 7:45-5, Monday through Friday work week.

*Preferred applicant will be asked to pass a background check and drug screen following a job offer.

**New employees are required to complete tuberculosis screening and provide proof of hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.

Care Partners has the reputation and community trust that comes from a local history of providing outstanding end-of-life care, education, and bereavement services to thousands of families year after year. We recognize the unique and emotional needs of each patient and family member. Our caring service delivery as a non-profit provider is a reputation we plan to keep.

Care Partners is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.