What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Aide (Full-Time) position at Advanced Care Partners?
Come join a team of seasoned professionals, in a non-corporate environment, at Care Partners - one of Oregon's few 5-star quality, nonprofit hospices! For over 43 years, we have cared for hospice patients across the Portland Metropolitan area, bringing interdisciplinary and holistic hospice services to patients and their support systems.
We are a trusted name amongst our community partners and receive consistent feedback from families that our employees go above and beyond expectations to make them feel supported at their loved one's end of life.
If you desire to work alongside a collaborative team and want to play an integral role in making a clear impact, have autonomy in the field, and prioritize forming relationships with patients in their home environment, apply to be a Care Partners Hospice Aide. Our team is dedicated to providing dignity and whole-person care to every single patient.
The Hospice Aide is a professional member of the hospice interdisciplinary team who provides personal care and related services in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and within standards of clinical practice as defined by Federal and State Laws and regulations and the policies and procedures of Care Partners. The Hospice Aide performs duties for patients/families according to the hospice plan of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and Clinical Manager.
Requirements
At Care Partners, we prioritize competitive and appealing employee benefits. Our benefits include low-cost, employee-only premium choices for medical, dental, vision, and 100% paid STD (Short Term Disability), LTD (Long Term Disability), AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and life insurance, along with access to a Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account. Our employees also receive mileage reimbursement, 403b immediate vesting, a PTO (Paid Time Off) program, and 7 paid holidays.
Care Partners has the reputation and community trust that comes from a local 43-year 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. The care in the service we deliver as a non-profit hospice 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.
We are a trusted name amongst our community partners and receive consistent feedback from families that our employees go above and beyond expectations to make them feel supported at their loved one's end of life.
If you desire to work alongside a collaborative team and want to play an integral role in making a clear impact, have autonomy in the field, and prioritize forming relationships with patients in their home environment, apply to be a Care Partners Hospice Aide. Our team is dedicated to providing dignity and whole-person care to every single patient.
The Hospice Aide is a professional member of the hospice interdisciplinary team who provides personal care and related services in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and within standards of clinical practice as defined by Federal and State Laws and regulations and the policies and procedures of Care Partners. The Hospice Aide performs duties for patients/families according to the hospice plan of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and Clinical Manager.
Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant license from the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
- Basic computer knowledge. Ability to obtain proficiency in EMR program.
- Knowledge of general Certified Nursing Assistant theory and practice.
- Ability to perform detailed work in a timely manner with accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ability to respond well to supervision and to work independently when appropriate.
- Excellence with communication skills and ability to be professional and courteous.
- Current BLS certification.
- Possess valid state driver's license and reliable automobile and be willing to operate personal car necessitated by nature of job.
- Proof of current automobile insurance with minimum state financial responsibility limits.
- Preferred applicant will be required to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen, following an offer of employment.
- New employees are required to complete tuberculosis screening and provide proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
At Care Partners, we prioritize competitive and appealing employee benefits. Our benefits include low-cost, employee-only premium choices for medical, dental, vision, and 100% paid STD (Short Term Disability), LTD (Long Term Disability), AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and life insurance, along with access to a Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account. Our employees also receive mileage reimbursement, 403b immediate vesting, a PTO (Paid Time Off) program, and 7 paid holidays.
Care Partners has the reputation and community trust that comes from a local 43-year 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. The care in the service we deliver as a non-profit hospice 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.
- Preferred applicant will be required to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen, following an offer of employment.