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Part-Time Hospice Aide at Chiri
West Springfield, Massachusetts, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Personal Care, Documentation, Vital Signs, Patient Observation, Ambulation Assistance, Team Participation, Communication, Durable Medical Equipment, Respite Care, QAPI Activities, IDG Meetings, CNA Experience, Hospice Aide Experience, Home Health Aide Experience, Care Plan Adherence, Skin Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Description The hospice aide is responsible for providing personal care under the direction of a registered nurse. Requirements Perform personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, etc) according to the Hospice Aide Plan of Care. Document care provided according to agency policy. Report any deviations from the Plan of Care to the Case Manager (or designee if not available). Use Durable Medical Equipment safely. Take vital signs when on Hospice Aide Plan of Care. Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences. Provide proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. Reports any changes/areas of concern to Case Manager. Assist with ambulation, transfers, range of motion if documented on the Hospice Aide Plan of Care. Provide respite for patient’s family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate. Participate in QAPI activities. Participate in IDG meetings, as appropriate. Qualifications 1. Received a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training with at least 16 hours devoted to supervised practical training and with at least 16 hours of classroom instruction completed. 2. One year experience as a CNA, hospice aide or home health aide. (Hospice preferred)3. At least 18 years old.4. Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.5. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Responsibilities
The hospice aide provides personal care under the direction of a registered nurse, including bathing, dressing, and feeding. They also document care provided and report any deviations from the care plan.