What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Aide position at Choice Hospice?
About Company:
Our Mission at Choice is to enhance the life of every patient we serve in the pursuit of delivering excellent healthcare. We've worked diligently to shape the culture of the company in how we lead and work daily. As leaders, employees, clinicians, and support staff we strive to apply the Pillars of Choice every day.
About the Role:
The Hospice Aide plays a vital role in providing compassionate, hands-on care to patients receiving end-of-life services in the Enid Hospice Branch. This position focuses on enhancing the comfort and dignity of patients by assisting with daily living activities and supporting their physical and emotional needs. The Hospice Aide works closely with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure that care plans are effectively implemented and adjusted as needed. This role requires sensitivity, patience, and a deep commitment to improving the quality of life for patients and their families during a challenging time. Ultimately, the Hospice Aide contributes significantly to the holistic care approach that defines hospice services, ensuring patients experience comfort and respect in their final days.
As a Hospice Aide, you will:
- Provide direct patient care to patients under direction of the RN and according to the Aid Plan of Care.
- Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
- Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care.
- Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
- Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
- Provide an environment which promotes respect for patients, privacy and property.
- Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
- Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
- Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
- Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Requirements
- Current CNA/HHA & LTC certifications
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Auto Insurance
- CPR Certification
HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Company vehicles could be available after 90 days of full time employment and all the terms and conditions set by the Fleet Car team are met.
