Hospice Aide East Valley

Description

Make a difference when it matters most

Hospice care is about comfort, dignity, and being present for patients and families in some of life’s most meaningful moments. At LifeCare, our Hospice Aides are at the heart of that care. They visit patients at home, provide personal care, and give families support and peace of mind.  If you’re compassionate, dependable, and called to serve others, we’d love to have you on our team.

What You’ll Do

As a Hospice Aide, you’ll provide personal care to patients in their homes. You’ll work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and report to the Hospice Administrator. Each day, you will:

• Provide hands-on personal care that follows each patient’s Aide Plan of Care, so patients and families get what they need.
• Help patients move safely, including transfers and walking, following hospice policy.
• Support nutrition and hydration by helping patients eat well and drink enough fluids.
• Keep the home safe, clean, and comfortable, using proper infection control practices (OSHA).
• Notice and report changes in a patient’s condition, and document care accurately so the care team stays informed.
• Communicate with kindness and respect toward patients, families, and coworkers.
• Respect each patient’s privacy, dignity, and home.
• Share the hospice philosophy of compassionate, high-quality care.

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient-centered attitude and strong communication skills
• Commitment to infection control and safe care practices
• Dependability, including on-call, after-hours, weekend, and holiday rotations as assigned
• Ability to meet productivity standards and turn in paperwork on time
• Willingness to keep learning through hospice-sponsored in-service training
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance
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Requirements

Education and experience:

• Education: High School Diploma Preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A) Training program/competency evaluation as specified in §418.76(b)(c) of the Medicare regulations; B) Competency evaluation program that meets §418.76( c); C) Nurse aide training/competency evaluation program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)©.
• Experience: At least one year experience preferred as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long-term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.
• Skills: Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and care givers, as well as to other hospice staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76© and written Skills Test
• Transportation: Reliable transportation, valid driver license and auto liability insurance.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills