Hospice Support Specialist

As the Hospice Support Specialist you will deliver compassionate, end-of-life care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for terminally ill patients and their families.  This position will work as part of team in providing a variety of services for clients to maintain their comfort and support the Individualized Care Plan.

• Interacts with individuals on a daily basis, listening and appropriately responding to their concerns.
• Perform routine procedures to maintain flexibility such as range of motion exercises and assistance in ambulation.
• Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to:
  • Bathing and shampooing
  • Skin care/nail care
  • Oral hygiene
  • Shaving
  • Dressing
• Performs a variety of household services essential to health care including:
  • Meal preparation/feeding
  • Basic laundry
  • Light housekeeping and cleaning
• Assists in the administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered according to company policy.
• Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the supervisor.
• Document all care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records.
• Enter and submit the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment and notifies the supervisor of educational needs.
• Effectively communicates with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.

You need to be at least 18 years of age and possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency.  Previous experience in nursing, direct support services or caregiver role is preferable.  Additional requirements include:

• A passion to support others while respecting individual differences
• Ability to read, write and follow a written Individual Plan of Care
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality with clients, staff members, agency leadership, and outside stakeholders
• Basic to intermediate computer skills

Salary : $16