Hospice Aide; HHA

Job Summary

The Hospice Aide (HA) is a member of the interdisciplinary team responsible for assisting patients/families, hired caregivers, and facility staff in the provision and teaching of patient personal care needs. The HA provides care under the direction of the RN Case Manager (RNCM).

• Provides safe, sensitive, and supportive personal care as ordered by the physician and in accordance with the HA plan of care developed by the RN.
• Develops care activities in coordination with facility staff and hired caregivers as part of the care team and works together in a cooperative and respectful way.
• Insures that care is provided in a manner that provides satisfaction to the patient and family.
• Respects the patient’s right to make his/her own decisions.
• Uses safe body mechanics while performing care.
• Plans care to maximize patient energy conservation.
• Demonstrates active listening skills while providing care.
• Observes and reports patient changes and safety concerns to the RNCM according to standards and procedures.
• Teaches and supports patients and families regarding patient care, safety, and body mechanics.
• Demonstrates understanding of reporting and charting protocols in SNFs & RCFEs.
• Provides homemaker services per POC.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Active CNA Certificate.
• Active HHA Certificate.
• Pass OIG/GSA review and all required background checks.
• Must have provided services for compensation within the last 24 consecutive months.
• Successful completion of training as described in CoP's.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort level with using a laptop computer and basic computer skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to meet the unique care needs of various patients and families.
• Prefer previous experience using sensitivity and compassion in serving patients and families facing a terminal illness, death, and bereavement.
• Clinical competence in the provision of safe, supportive personal care.
• Fiscal understanding in the planning and delivery of services.

• Ability to assist with lifting, repositioning, moving patients and includes bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Ability to travel to patient locations; includes ability to drive, negotiate stairs and walkways including uneven surfaces at private homes or facilities.
• Vision ability to determine patient needs using visual inspection and observation.
• Hearing ability within normal range to elicit and detect pertinent information while communicating with patients and health team.
• Speech to verbally communicate to determine and impart information concerning patient status; to complete patient/family teaching and to interact with health care team.
• Sensory ability to monitor, determine and address patient care needs.

• Performs services in private homes and care facilities and will experience a variety of settings and situations.
• Office work is performed in typical office setting.

Salary: $18.00 - $29.00 per hour.