Primary Responsibilities :

• Provides personal care including light housekeeping, and meal preparation as directed in the Hospice Aide care plan.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions and ability to perform basic infection control procedures.
• Demonstrates to family / caregiver proper techniques to meet the personal care needs of the patient.
• Performs personal care activities to promote and maintain patient hygiene.
• Assists patients in performing necessary activities of daily living.
• Assists patients with ambulation and exercise.
• Assists patients with medications that are ordinarily self-administrated.
• Uses proper body mechanics to promote patient safety.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition or care needs that require follow-up to supervisory and / or appropriate team member.

Can include physical, spiritual, social and emotional status.

• Documents care provided in accordance with agency standards
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Attends team meetings and participate in other agency meetings as directed.
• Maintains a minimum of twelve (12) hours of training / education specific to position annually.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Licenses / Certifications :

• Current licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Florida.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current State of Florida Driver’s license with driving record acceptable to Community Hospice insurance carrier; reliable transportation.

Education / Experience :

Any combination of education and experience that would provide required skills and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must have six (6) months combined experience in home care or hospital, and long term care.
• Experience in caring for the terminally ill preferred.

Last updated : 2024-05-12