Hospice Aide Job at Berkshire Healthcare Systems
The Hospice Aide is a trained support member of the interdisciplinary team with responsibility for specialized services, which provide comfort and personal care to hospice patients. The scope of work assigned to a Hospice Aide is determined by the individual interdisciplinary plan of care and will be in accordance with all agency policies and regulations that govern the provision of the service.
Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care within the parameters of current CNA license and in accordance with Hospice Aide competency checklist.
- Assists in providing personal care services per plan of care..
- Recognizes need for guidance, accepts and or seeks assistance.
- Accompanies patient outside the home when directed.
- Reports concerns of patient abuse or neglect immediately to RN/case manager/supervisor.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for patient by performing household services that promote the comfort, safety, and hygiene of the patient per plan of care.
- Assists in meeting the nutritional needs and dietary requirements of the patient by performing the following per plan of care: meal preparation, offering fluids and nutrition, assisting with feedings.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Satisfactory completion of training program approved by MDPH for HCA-III and other regulators
- Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
- Nursing Assistant certification. CHPNA Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant preferred.
- Valid driver’s license
- Minimum of one 1 year C.N.A Experience. Home Health or Hospice experience is preferred.
- Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
Job Snapshot
Employee Type
Full-TimeLocation
Greenfield, MAJob Type
Health Care, NurseExperience
Not SpecifiedDate Posted
02/08/2023Please Note :
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