- Provide personal care to the patient in a compassionate and understanding manner consistent with the hospice philosophy
- Properly following infection control guidelines with Donning and Doffing PPE and proper handwashing.
- Under the written and/or verbal direction of the RN, the HHA performs the following duties:
- Provide bed bath, shower or tub bath as appropriate
- Provide hair care to include shampooing in the shower or bed bath
- Provide appropriate care of skin, hair, mouth and feet; nail care for hands and feet will be provided only as directed by the RN Case Manager.
- Provide good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory patients
- Assist patient in and out of bed and with ambulation (including gait belt, sliding board, Hoyer Lift, E-Z Stand) with family or facility staff assistance as indicated
- Assist patient with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroom
- Assist with routine catheter care
- Assist with feeding and dressing patients
- Monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, as directed by the RN. Significant changes in the patient's condition will be reported to the RN immediately
- Observing and reporting the following changes:
- Observing pain
- Respiratory changes
- Bowel and bladder changes
- Behavioral changes
- Changes in nutrition, hydration and activity level
- Changes in patient skin; pressure areas, redness, swelling, discoloration
- Attend patient care conferences as requested by the RN Case Manager
- Identify and address comfort care needs within scope of Home Health Aide role and immediately notifying RN Case Manager of changes
- Strong communication skills and support for instruction of patient care to family and caregiver
- Maintain the dignity of the dying patient and abiding by patients' rights with providing privacy, respecting patient's property and maintaining HIPAA
- Support the patients and family's unique spiritual and cultural beliefs
- Provide holistic, family-centered care across treatment settings to improve the quality of life
- Consult and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patients care
- Provide care consistent with National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization standards of practice for hospice programs
- Maintain supplies as assigned
- Provide postmortem care as needed
- Georgia Certified Nursing Aides with current certification
- Hospice experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license. Reliable, insured, automobile for making home visits required
- Belief in the hospice concept
- Able to successfully pass a criminal fingerprint background check and drug screen.
- COVID 19 Vaccination (SouthEast Hospice will consider accommodations for disability and religious based exemptions.)
- Ability to lift and/or turn patients using appropriate techniques.
- Ability to walk, sit, stand or climb stairs -- may be for an extended period of time.
- May be exposed to various infections, viruses and diseases from patients & specimens in working environment.
- May be required to drive for long distances.
- Willingness to visit patient & families in facilities (such as hospitals, long-term care centers, assisted living facilities, personal care homes) and personal homes, being mindful that environmental conditions vary.
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Hospice Aide/CNA - Augusta, United States - SouthEast Hospice
3 weeks ago
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionHospice Aide
Reports to: Patient Care Manager
Status: Full-time 8:30am – 5:00pm; includes occasional weekend and on-call rotation for holiday and/or PRN
Hours: Monday – Friday
Salary: Commensurate with work experience
Job Summary
The position will provide personal care service to the terminally ill patient in the home or facility that patient resides. The Hospice Aide with provide care in accordance with the plan of care as assigned and delegated by the Registered Nurse and/or Patient Care Manager. Prior to providing care independently to patients, a registered nurse will observe and approve personal care aides delivering care to patients and complete an initial competency evaluation for all personal care tasks assigned to the aide.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
SouthEast Hospice is participating in the Georgia Drug Free Workplace program.
Job Type: Full-time
COVID-19 considerations:
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
