Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately. 2. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, Oz etc.)

3. Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.

4. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.

5. Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.

6. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.

7. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.

8. Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.

9. Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.

10. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.

11. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.

12. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.

13. Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.

14. Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.

15. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

16. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

17. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Meets the training requirements of the State.

2. Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b).

3. At least 18 years of age.

4. Ability to read and follow written instructions anddocument care given.

5. Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally il.

6. Satisfactory references from previous employers.

7. Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.

Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in apatient's home.

8. Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

9. Possess and maintains current CPR certification.

10. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

11. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work setting:

• In-person

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CNA (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oxnard, CA 93033: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person