Hospice Aide

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Hospice Aide is a member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and provides various care and services for patients at the end of their lives to increase the patient’s level of comfort and to maintain personal hygiene and a safe, healthy environment for the patient. The Hospice Aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations to the RN Case Manager, and documenting observations and care performed in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Care Management - 90%

• Completes personal care as directed by the hospice nurse. Completes each patient’s care as outlined in the plan of care.
• Provides personal care to the patient, including bathing (tub, shower, sponge, or bed bath), oral hygiene, hair care, shampooing, shaving, skin care, nail care, foot care, and dressing, as directed by the plan of care.
• Provides psychosocial support to patient and family related to end of life care.
• Provides nutritional services to patients such as setting up and assisting with...