Hospice Aide - Community - FT6

Purpose

Works with the interdisciplinary team to assist in the care management of patients and families. Provides personal care to hospice patients in accordance with a written plan of care and under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Focuses on quality of life in all interactions with patient, family, and other partners.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a part of the interdisciplinary group structure within the scope as defined for the hospice aide.
• Under the supervision of the registered nurse, provides personal cares and assists patients with activities of daily living according to the aide scope of practice and in compliance with all organizational, professional, and industry standards.
• Works independently and promptly informs registered nurse of any change in patient’s condition or family situation.
• Accurately documents patient care in the electronic health record according to organizational and professional standards.
• Schedules and plans patient-centered visits based on care plans developed by the registered nurse and promptly notifies the registered nurse when scheduling changes occur.
• Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family.
• Takes part, when possible, to meet a patient/family’s need for continuous care in time of crisis.
• Actively participates in team meetings and quality improvement planning and processes.
• Performs and maintains required competency and clinical skills as defined by the Conditions of Participation and utilizes procedure manual for all procedures.
• Assists patients, family members and all contacts according to the general performance standards, demonstrating organizational values with all interactions.
• Attends mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Minimizes non-productive time and slow periods with activities to prepare to meet the future needs of the agency.
• Accepts and adapts to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
• Maintains current knowledge and...