Hospice Aide II-HC

Title

Hospice Aide II-HC

Rochester Regional Health

Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, Rochester, NY 14623

Hospice

Nights

Part Time

$19.65 - $20.75 per hour

Under the supervision of the Assigned Management, this position provides the quality care necessary to restore or maintain the patient’s physical and emotional well-being. The aide assists with the physical and personal care of clients and their activities of daily living, including assistance with meals, maintenance of safety and environmental upkeep. The aide maintains a supportive and empathetic environment for patients and families.

Level I responsibilities:

• Follow the Hospice Plan of Care for each individual patient as directed by the RN.
• Observe patients’ conditions and report any changes to the RN.
• Turn and reposition bedridden patients alone or with assistance.
• Feed patients who are unable to feed themselves; serve and collect meal trays.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake/output and vital signs; report changes to professional staff.
• Assist patients with walking, exercising and moving in and out of bed, if needed.
• Assist with personal care – bathing and grooming.
• Answer patient call lights.
• Give regular attention to the patient’s comfort and communicate perceived needs to the nursing staff.
• Maintain a neat and clean patient area.
• Change linens as needed.
• Complete light housekeeping as necessary.
• Stock/store medical supplies and linens.
• Offer support and comfort to families at the time of the patient’s death.
• Provide post‑mortem care.
• Assist RN and other disciplines with health and non‑health related tasks.
• Demonstrate high standards of integrity by supporting the company’s mission, values and corporate code of conduct.
• Maintain high regard for member privacy in accordance with corporate privacy policies and procedures.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other functions as assigned by management.

Level II additional responsibilities (in addition to Level I):

• Provide mentoring/support to other Home Health Aides as requested.
• Provide hands‑on experience to new Home Health Aides.
• Work with patients and their care givers who need additional support.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Hospice Orientation within 3 days of hire before working as a Hospice Aide.
• At least one year of Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide experience.
• HHA Certified or ability to meet one of the following eligibility requirements for competence:
  • Currently certified CNA.
  • Documented home health aide or nurse aide training and competency evaluation from an out‑of‑state training program.
  • Home health aide with documented training and competency evaluation who has not been employed as a home health aide for 24 consecutive months.
• Must complete Lifetime’s competency program and earn active New York State HHA certification within 4 days from hire if qualifying with a CNA, an out‑of‑state training program, or as an HHA without 24 consecutive months of employment.
• Interest and sensitivity in caring for the terminally ill.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and carry out directions/instructions; maintain simple records.
• Pre‑employment drug test and physical examination required; annual health assessment (as required by NYS Health Department) mandatory.
• Respect patient confidentiality.
• Accomplish duties within allotted time; work is thorough and neat.
• Two years of Hospice Aide experience (Level II).
• Participate in the training of new agency home health aides (CHHA) during initial training/certification.
• Work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Provide mentoring to new Hildebrandt Hospice Aides as requested.
• Regularly complete ongoing hospice education through the online portal.
• Complete Safety Food Handling Certification Level II after 6 months in the role.
• Demonstrate a higher level of commitment to outstanding customer service internally and externally.
• Supervisor recommendation is required.
• Maintain good standing with no disciplinary action and positive performance measures.
• Ability to interact, perceive, and anticipate the needs of the patient.

• HHA Certified or…