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    Hospice Aide - Charlottesville - Hospice of the Piedmont Inc.

    Hospice of the Piedmont Inc.
    Hospice of the Piedmont Inc. Charlottesville

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Hospice of the Piedmont offers a team-based work environment with a supportive management team. We are seeking a full-time Hospice Aide who provides personal care and/or homemaker services supporting patients and caregivers in a meaningful manner, reflecting the Hospice philosophy and concepts of care.

    Responsibilities:

    • Assists patients with personal hygiene, including shower, tub or bed baths and mouth, skin and hair care – all activities of daily living that are required.
    • Assists patients in the use of toilet facilities, including bedpans, incontinent care etc.
    • Assists patients in and out of bed, including the use of mechanical lifting equipment, when applicable
    • Assists patients with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable
    • Assists patients with self-administration of medications
    • Assists with simple meal preparation and feeding, when required
    • Measures and records fluid intake and output
    • Takes and records blood pressure, pulse and respiration when required
    • Maintains and uses EMR according to agency guidelines
    • Records and reports changes to the nurse supervisor in the patient's physical condition, behavior or appearance
    • Documents services delivered in accordance with Hospice medical records policies and procedures, and submit documentation in a timely fashion i.e.: weekly
    • May require light housekeeping duties in patient area
    • Ensures personal care provided is as ordered by the plan of care and/or nurse's instruction and in adherence to Hospice's policies related to respect, privacy, confidentiality and personal property

    Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
    • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk, taste or smell.
    • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75-100 pounds and push up to 200 pounds in a wheelchair. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
    • Incumbent must be able to communicate by way of telephone. Keyboarding is required. Regular use of computer screen is required to complete tasks. Ability to drive and to negotiate steps.
    • Noise level is low. Physical and emotional health necessary for the accomplishment of position duties.

    Requirements:

    • Qualifications:
      • High School Diploma or GED
      • Registered by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Certified Nurse's Aide
      • One year relevant experience required
      • Hospice experience preferred
      • Knowledge of skills relevant to grief and loss
      • Emotionally mature and caring individual willing to give support and assistance to terminally ill and their families
      • Basic to Intermediate proficiency in word processing software helpful
      • Requires passing Hospice written/skills competency exams
      • Ability to use basic office equipment
      • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence
      • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees of the organization
      • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral or diagram form
      • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation
      • Ability to write reports, correctly reflect treatment and document client progress/decline
      • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
      • Must be flexible and able to function in stressful situations
      • Ability to manage multiple tasks
      • Exceptional customer service skills
      • Ability to effectively communicate and work with family members, staff and management
      • Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of patient data
      • Must demonstrate basic computer skills.
    • Driver's license, personal automobile and current automobile liability insurance
    • Frequent travel may be required

    We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

    Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.


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