What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Aide Specialist position at HOSPICE OF ORANGE & SULLIVAN COUNTIES INC?
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive end-of-life care to patients and their families throughout Orange and Sullivan Counties. Our team delivers specialized medical, emotional, and spiritual support, helping individuals maintain comfort, dignity, and quality of life. With a strong community presence and a commitment to excellence, we ensure families never face life’s most challenging moments alone.
What We Are Looking For:
Job Title: Hospice Aide Specialist
Schedule: Part-time position at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence (KFHR) consisting of two (2) 12.5-hour shifts per week. A full-time community field position is also available.
Shift: The Kaplan Family Hospice Residence (KFHR) role requires a 12:00 pm - 12:30 am or 1:00 pm - 1:00 am schedule, two (2) days per week. The community field position requires a 8:30 am - 4:30 pm schedule, five (5) days per week.
About this role:
As a Hospice Aide Specialist, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. This role provides direct, hands-on care in alignment with the patient’s plan of care while supporting their comfort, dignity, and well-being. You’ll work closely with our nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives exceptional, personalized support.
What You’ll Do:
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Assist patients with daily personal care needs including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
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Monitor and report patient observations and changes in condition to the RN.
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Help maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
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Follow proper infection-control and safety procedures.
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Offer companionship through conversation, activities, and emotional support.
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Provide simple nursing support, vital sign checks, and emergency assistance as needed.
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Support caregivers by offering respite and responding promptly to patient/family needs.
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Work collaboratively as part of the hospice interdisciplinary care team.
If you’re compassionate, dependable, and driven to support patients with dignity at end of life, we invite you to become part of our caring community.