Hospice Aide, Inpatient Unit

Description

Hospice Aide – Nashville Inpatient Unit

Location:

Nashville Inpatient Residence
Status:
Full Time

Schedule:

7 a.m.

- 7 p.m., rotating schedule, includes every other weekend

Welcome to the role. If you have a passion for people and a desire to provide outstanding care and comfort to patients and their families, while working within a professional team focused on clinical excellency, we can't wait to speak with you!

The Hospice Aide is a member of the IDT who provides personal care and addresses personal needs under the direction, instruction and supervision of a nurse. Works to promote the patient's comfort and assist in providing a safe patient environment.

• Provides personal care including bathing, hair, skin and nail care, shaving, feeding, dressing, toileting, changing bed linens, etc.
• Treats each patient with dignity, respect, and observes their rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Partners with the nurse to meet the needs of the assigned patients and families.
• Follows the instructions / directions of the Clinical Director and Charge Nurse.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment in the patient rooms.
• Informs nurse of changes in patient condition or patient needs.
• Works to prevent skin breakdown.
• Completes documentation per procedure including personal inventories on admission.
• Follows the hospice care plan as developed by the IDT.
• Remains in assigned work area unless directed otherwise by the nurse.
• Gives report to oncoming Hospice Aide including changes in patient condition.
• Assists with distribution of dietary trays to patients and returns trays to kitchen when patient is finished.
• Follows Alive Hospice policies and procedures and maintains current standards of practice.
• Involves volunteers in patient care as appropriate and works to enhance the volunteer's experience.
• Follows Infection Control procedures when providing personal care.
• Passes the Hospice Aide Competency test on an annual basis.
• Orient new Hospice Aide as requested.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

• High school diploma or GED. Minimum of one year direct patient care or related experience. Professional maturity and ability to respond calmly and effectively in stressful situations.
• Current Tennessee CNT Certificate;
  Current and valid Tennessee driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law.