- Acts as a part of the interdisciplinary group structure within the scope as defined for the hospice aide.
- Under the supervision of the registered nurse, provides personal cares and assists patients with activities of daily living according to the aide scope of practice and in compliance with all organizational, professional, and industry standards.
- Works independently and promptly informs registered nurse of any change in patient's condition or family situation.
- Accurately documents patient care in the electronic health record according to organizational and professional standards.
- Schedules and plans patient-centered visits based on care plans developed by the registered nurse and promptly notifies the registered nurse when scheduling changes occur.
- Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family.
- Takes part, when possible, to meet a patient/family's need for continuous care in time of crisis.
- Actively participates in team meetings and quality improvement planning and processes.
- Performs and maintains required competency and clinical skills as defined by the Conditions of Participation and utilizes procedure manual for all procedures.
- Assists patients, family members and all contacts according to the general performance standards, demonstrating organizational values with all interactions.
- Attends mandatory meetings and trainings.
- Minimizes non-productive time and slow periods with activities to prepare to meet the future needs of the agency.
- Accepts and adapts to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
- Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.
- Successfully completes a minimum of 12 hours on-going education annually.
- High school diploma or GED
- Meets the requirement for hospice aide qualifications under Medicare Conditions of Participation
- Successful completion (80% within 2 attempts) of in-house competency testing
- At least 1-year experience in nursing home or home health agency preferred
- Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
- Must be flexible and possess good interpersonal skills
- Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability
- Strong keyboarding and computer skills with the ability to learn work-related software
- Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult abuse training certification (within 30 days of hire)
- Must have valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation if driving is required
- Successful completion of the Physical Capacity Profile (PCP) test prior to beginning employment
- Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen, 2-step TB test and background check
- Physical requirements: Exerts up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and /or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds force constantly
- Physical activities: bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, fingering and gripping and reaching
- Environment: Hazards (chemicals, infectious diseases), Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases)
- Travel: Required between locations
- Time: Work hours based on patient-driven census model
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hospice aide - Des Moines, IA , USA, United States - Everystep
Description
Purpose:
Works with the interdisciplinary team to assist in the care management of patients and families.
Provides personal care to hospice patients in accordance with a written plan of care and under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Focuses on quality of life in all interactions with patient, family, and other partners.Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Working Conditions:
Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other duties to meet the on-going needs of the organization.
EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.
