Hospice Aide

The nurse aide provides compassionate care to the terminally ill by performing assigned tasks of personal care for each patient according to the Home Health Aide Assignment Sheet and under established St. Luke's Hospice policies and procedures. Personal care includes, but is not limited to bathing, hair care, mouth care, vital signs, socialization and assistance with meals.

Principle Accountabilities: % Of Time Spent Perform assigned tasks of personal care for each patient: Demonstrates the ability to appropriately follow the assigned Home Health Aide Assignment Sheet by providing appropriate personal care including, but not limited to:

Bathing, Hair care, Mouth care, Socialization, Assistance with meals Performs procedures, treatments and exercises as prescribed Documents accurately and completes assignments in a timely manner Identifies changes in patient condition and reports to RN Case Manager Communicates clearly with staff, patients, families etc. Maintains confidentiality at all times Safety: Maintains clean, safe environment while performing tasks Identifies and reports any safety needs or unsafe condition Other job related duties: Attends and participates in IDT (Interdisciplinary Team meetings) Participates in QI (Quality Improvement) activities Observes Policy and Procedures Maintains proper dress code and personal hygiene Has flexible work habits and interacts effectively with others Education: Attends educational programs to enhance professional growth Maintains current CPR certification Maintains current PPD Maintains Certified Nurses Aide Certification in good standing Performs other work duties as assigned.

Employee is required to sit continuously and walk occasionally. Employee must lift/carry a light (1-20 lbs.) medium (21-50 lbs.) and heavy (50 lbs. +) load frequently. Employee may be required to lift over 100 lbs. with assistance. Employee is frequently required to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, climb, lift waist to overhead. Employee...