What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Hospice Aide position at Iowa River Hospice?
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Qualifications
Job Type
Full-Time
Posted
6/4/24
Expires
Posted until filled. at 4:00 p.m.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation current with state-specific requirements
- Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance coverage
- CPR Certification
- Must be 18 years of age
- 2-year experience in hospice or home health preferred
- Effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able to climb a flight of stairs
- Provide care according to the established plan of care and under the direction and supervision of the RN. This care may include but is not limited to:
- Assist patients with oral care, skin care, nail care, hair care, and bathing (including bed bath, shower, and tub bath).
- Assist patients with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion.
- Prepare meals and assist with eating.
- Assist with toileting, peri care, foley catheter care.
- Assist with ADL’s as directed by the plan of care.
- Document care provided per agency policy.
- Provide appropriate emotional support to patient and family.
- Reports changes in patient’s condition promptly to RN or appropriate supervisor.
- Recognizes special needs of the patient and family and reports these to RN or appropriate supervisor.
- Recognizes situations of potential harm to the patient and reports to supervising RN or appropriate supervisor.
- Completing vital signs per RN instruction.
- Maintains the patient’s and family’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
- Maintains professional and educational knowledge base. Utilizes in-services, conferences, and on-line educational courses.
- Adheres to the organization’s policies and procedures.
- Participates in and completes staff training, education programs, and mandatory meetings.
- Performs housekeeping duties as assigned - included but not limited to preparing meals, general cleaning, laundry, and housekeeping per Iowa River Hospice Policies.
- Represent the core values of Iowa River Hospice in all interactions.
- Performs other duties as required and assigned.
- Must be able to travel distances to and from patient’s homes and to other healthcare agencies and businesses.
Job Type
Full-Time
Posted
6/4/24
Expires
Posted until filled. at 4:00 p.m.