Hospice House Caregiver

at  UPMC

The Hospice House Caregiver provides personal care, end of life care, and light housekeeping to the hospice guests in the Hospice House. This is a Casual position. Hours and shifts will vary depending on the needs of the facility. Day, Evening, Night, and 12-hour shift availability is preferred.

• Provide nutrition by preparing meals and assisting with food and fluid and assisting patient with oral intake.
• Provide emotional support to the guest by listening and showing empathy and understanding.
• Promote good personal hygiene by assisting the guest with bathing, shampooing, mouth care, nail care, and other personal care as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, clean guest environment through observation and the performance of light household chores.
• Provide maximum comfort to the guest through proper positioning and bedmaking.
• Provide physical and emotional support to guests and families during the dying process.
• Utilize standard blood and body fluid precautions and provide care by agency quality and productivity standards.
• Attend agency in-service programs and continuing education programs to enhance job knowledge and comply with agency regulations.
• Make pertinent observations and communicate appropriately with the Hospice Interdisciplinary team promptly.
• Demonstrate understanding of hospice philosophy of care.
• Perform specialized tasks such as but not limited to simple catheter care, application of simple dressings to minor wound areas, and ostomy care.
• Assist guests with medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
• Maintain guest records and related reports.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding guest, staff, and Hospice House matters.
• Recognize guest emergencies and implement emergency procedures.
• One year relevant experience required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work independently without constant, direct supervision is required.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills are required.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 33
• Act 34