Nursing Assistant

*JOB DESCRIPTION * *JOB TITLE: HOSPICE AIDE * *REPORTS TO: *Executive Director, Corporate Patient Care Coordinator or Clinical Manager *SUPERVISES: *Non-supervisory position *DIVISION: *Hospice *CLASSIFICATION: *Hourly/Non-exempt from overtime *Job Summary: Responsible for providing support services, under the supervision of the appropriate professional * staff, that assists the patient or family in the achievement of physical and emotional comfort.
Provides personal care and activities of daily living assistance as needed.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: * 1.
Provides personal care and activities of daily living per plan of care.
2.
Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care such as ambulation of patients, transferring patients, assisting with the normal range of motion and positioning, and completing limited household chores.
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Prepares and provides adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
Provides medically prescribed diets under supervision.
4.
Observes and reports changes in patient condition or expectations of service promptly to a skilled nurse via telephone and documents communication in clinical note in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
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Recognizes emergency situations, and implements appropriate emergency procedure when indicated.
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Demonstrates utilization of good basic infection control procedures.
Follow agency procedures especially with regard to infection control, handling of hazardous wastes, and safety measures.
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Accurately documents care provided and submits visit note within 24 hours of visit.
Hospice Aide Job Description 8.
Attends a minimum of twelve (12) hours of in-service programs annually according to agency policy.
Attends patient care conferences as directed.
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Renders services in strict accordance with the written care plan as assigned to the hospice aide by the RN.
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Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, company policies/procedures and process maps in the performance of job responsibilities.
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Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
*Degree of Travel *- Daily home visits and periodic office meetings.
*Degree of Disruption to Routine, Overtime *- Must be able to adapt to client status and needs as directed.
Schedule changes daily due to staffing, client condition and needs, new clients, etc.
*Safety Hazards in Job *- Possible infection from clients, auto accident, and unsafe neighborhoods.
*QUALIFICATIONS * *Education and/or Experience: * • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Documented completion of a state recognized Certified Nursing Assistant course.
*Certificates, Licenses, Registrations *- Valid Certified Nursing Assistant certification as required by the state, valid driver's license and company required auto-liability insurance.
*Language Skills *- Ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patent's requirement relative to their needs.
*Mathematical Skills *- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
*Reasoning Ability *- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
The physical demands/work environment of this job are listed on _a _separate, attached page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
_ This organization reserves the right to revise or add to your duties as the need arises.
This list may not include all of the duties you may be asked to perform, but identifies the primary essential functions of your job.
This job description does not constitute nor should it be interpreted to create a written or implied contract o f employment.
Hospice Aide Job Description Pay: $10.
00 - $16.
00 per hour Expected hours: 10 per week Medical specialties: * Home Health * Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physical setting: * Long term care * Nursing home Weekly schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Caregiving: 1 year (Required) * Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * CNA Certification (Required) * Driver's License (Required) * Auto-Liability (Required) Work Location: In person