What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Aide position at UniCare Palliative & Hospice Care?
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS), the Hospice Aide provides personal care and related non-professional household services necessary to meet the hygiene, ADL, and comfort needs of the homebound patient in alignment with SCAH, mission, goals and objectives. The Hospice Aide reports directly to the DPCS as do the other members of the interdisciplinary team. The HA receives functional guidance and supervision from the interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications:
Education / Licensures / Certification
- High School diploma or equivalent education / experience - required
Certified Home Health Aide - CHHA - required
- Automobile Insurance - required
Driver License, Valid and in State - DL Number - required
BLS - required
Experience
Minimum one year experience performing duties as an aide in a home care setting or other health care related facility required.
Direct patient care experience within the past five (5) years required.
Skills and Knowledge
Working knowledge of medical terminology and health care practices is required as well as understanding of universal precautions.
Demonstrate a positive customer service orientation; skill working with diverse groups of patients and co-workers; ability to solve customer-service related problems for internal and external customers.
Ability to recognize the special needs and concerns of diverse groups of patients and others in the home.
Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, and caring manner.
Tolerance for body secretions, strong odors, potential exposure to disease, and varied environmental conditions.
Competency is evaluated by written test and during joint visits in the care of patients.
Organization:Sutter Care at Home
Employee Status: Regular
Benefits: No
Job Shift: Day
Shift Hours: PRN
Days of the Week Scheduled: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday
Weekend Availability: yes
Schedule:PRN
Applications Accepted: All Applications Accepted
Schedule/Shift: PRN/ Day
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- CNA (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $25 - $30