Hospice Aide

As a hospice aide, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals receiving hospice services in their homes or residential care facilities. You will assist patients with personal hygiene, activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, and comfort measures while maintaining their dignity, privacy, and quality of life. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will support patients and their families during end-of-life care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist hospice patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, oral hygiene, and personal care.
• Provide bed baths, showers, perineal care, incontinence care, and skin care as outlined in the individualized care plan.
• Assist patients with repositioning, transfers, ambulation, and mobility while following proper body mechanics and fall prevention measures.
• Provide comfort measures and emotional support to patients and families while respecting individual preferences and cultural beliefs.
• Observe and promptly report changes in patients' physical condition, skin integrity, behavior, comfort, or functional abilities to the supervising RN.
• Assist with changing bed linens and maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment.
• Support patients with feeding and hydration assistance as appropriate and according to the established care plan.
• Provide care to patients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, chronic illnesses, terminal conditions, and limited mobility.
• Document completed visits, personal care services, and patient observations accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Follow the hospice plan of care, infection control procedures, HIPAA regulations, and agency policies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, family members, caregivers, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality, safety, and comfort throughout all aspects of care.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or qualification as a hospice aide in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Previous experience in hospice, home health, nursing homes, assisted living, or long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of personal care techniques, infection prevention, patient safety, and end-of-life care.
• Ability to assist patients with mobility, positioning, and transfers safely.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical record (EMR) documentation is preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, patient, and respectful attitude toward patients and families.
• Ability to work independently in patients' homes while following the direction and supervision of the RN.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license required.

We are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality hospice care that prioritizes comfort, dignity, respect, and quality of life. Our hospice aides play an essential role in supporting patients and their loved ones through every stage of the end-of-life journey.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person