Hospice aide, Healthcare Nursing
Job in
Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, 49014, USA
Listing for:
Hospice of Michigan
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-02
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Home Health Aide
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Hospice Aide
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
High school graduate or equivalent, with one-year previous experience as a home health aide.Maintains license as a Certified Nurse's Aide from the State of Michigan.Maintains current BLS certification.Completes the Home Health Care Aide Skills Assessment Test and Skills Demonstration with a passing score of 80 percent or better.Experience with issues concerning the terminally ill, and death/dying, and pain and symptom management.Presents a negative TB skin test and/or chest X-ray and other tests as required by Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.Maintains a valid Michigan driver’s license and has the availability of a reliable, licensed and insured vehicle for use on the job, vehicle must be insured in accordance with the State of Michigan.Remains up-to-date on all routine immunizations required by LARA and agency policy.SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe Hospice Aide is a paraprofessional member of the Interdisciplinary Team who works under the supervision of an RN and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs, promote comfort, and enable the patient to remain in the home by supplementing the patient/family/caregiver’s abilities for home management. The Hospice Aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting, and documenting these observations and care performed.
The Hospice Aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient's care.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESResponsibilities of the Hospice Aide, but not limited to, the following:
Performs personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to their requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Hospice Nurse or designee immediately.Meets safety needs of patient and uses equipment safely and properly (footstools, side rails, O2, etc.).Provides or assists patients in all aspects of personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen as part of the Plan of Care.Assists in dressing and undressing and feeding the patient as assigned.Plans and prepares nutritious meals and other household tasks, which are part of the Plan of Care.Takes and records oral and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).Provides proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominences.Reports on patient’s condition and significant changes to the appropriate Interdisciplinary Team member. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the Hospice Nurse or Therapist.Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals.Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (within the training limitations of the Aide).Provides respite for patients/families/caregivers when on-site, as appropriate.Keeps patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned.Respects patient/family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.Stays informed about changes in the field of Hospice care; shares information with appropriate Hospice personnel and administrative personnel.Promotes Hospice referrals in the community; maintains a good standing in the community.JOB LIMITATIONSThe Hospice Aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the Hospice Aide will not administer medications, take the attending physician or designee's orders, or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, specifically sterile techniques.
Global Duties
Actively participates in organization-wide performance improvement activities.Adheres to Centrica Care Navigators’ standards of personal and professional conduct.Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the Hospice philosophy of care, agency mission, and vision.Ensures that all necessary information is shared with…
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