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Position Description
Hospice Aide l - Home Care & Hinkle House
Part-Time/PRN
Primary Function:
The Hospice Aide performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients under the direction and guidance of professional nursing personnel.
Training:
Orientation to Hospice, Home Care and Inpatient and Care services and any other training that may be necessary to complete the assigned duties.
Supervision : Director of Home Care Services/Director of Inpatient Services/House Supervisor
Qualifications:
1. High School diploma or GED preferred. Completion of certificate program in nursing care from an accredited training program with current listing as NA-I with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Regulation. Six-months to one-year experience preferred.
Job Duties:
Makes an average of 5-6 home visits daily under the direction and guidance of professional nursing personnel to care for the personal needs and comforts of patients.
31. Maintains a safe and clean work area to promote work place safety.
32. Documents all work activities and time daily per policy.
33. Is aware of basic pain management including use of pain rating scales.
34. Recognizes and communicates with the Hospice nurse the need for intervention regarding pain when indicated.
35. Documents services and expenditures for reimbursement purposes.
36. Performs other duties or special projects as requested by the Director of Home Care Services.
37. Participates in hospice sponsored in-service training.
38. Participates in QAPI program.
39. Participates on Hospice committees as needed.
40. Performs job duties in accordance with all Hospice policies, procedures, and professional and community standards.
41. Abides by the Hospice Professional Code of Conduct.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical demands: Vigorous. Must be able to communicate. Must be able to see, hear, smell, touch as necessary to assess patients' condition and provide direct care. Continuous standing, walking,
reaching, squatting, bending. Frequent lifting of 50-100 pounds . The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Status and Hours of Work:
This position is classified as non-exempt. Usual working hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, or as needed to perform duties. This position is eligible for overtime pay.
I have read and understand my job description. I have been given a personal copy of my signed job description. I understand that my performance evaluation will be based on my current job description and how I follow the procedures and policies from the Hospice of Davidson County, Inc. Policy Manual.
Full Time
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
$31k-38k (estimate)
03/29/2024
05/28/2024
hospiceofdavidson.org
LEXINGTON, NC
50 - 100
1985
Private
GALE KIRK
$10M - $50M
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care