Certified Hospice Aide
Location: Honolulu Hawaii
Description: Bristol is employing Certified Hospice Aide right now, this occupation will be placed in Hawaii. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Bristol Hospice is now hiring for a Certified Hospice Aide!
Bristol Hospice is made up of passionate, committed people who have a desire to serve our community by making a difference in a positive, memorable! way.
If embracing a reverence of life through offering care and assistance to those in need is what motivates
What Can Bristol Hospice Offer You?
- Flexibility
- Autonomy
- Loving Working Environment
- Growth Opportunities
Bristol Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the hospice aide includ! e, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Performi! ng personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
2. Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
3. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
4. Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
5. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
6. Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
7. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
8. Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
! 9. Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
10. Assessing and reporting on patient''s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager; also being aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
11. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
12. Providing normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
13. Assisting with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as "reminders."
14. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
15. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
16. Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, ! as appropriate.
17. Keeping patient's living area clean and or! derly, as assigned.
18. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
19. Participating in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
20. Is respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Required Skills
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Meets the training requirements of the State.
2. Has completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training. Sixteen hours of class room must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.
3. Must be at least 18 years of age.
4. Ability to read an! d follow written instructions and document care given.
5. Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
6. Satisfactory references from previous employers.
7. Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient's home.
8. Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
9. Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
10. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
11. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
12. Successfully completes a probationary period. This probationary period is to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications, and is documented by the supervisor and the employee.
13. Minimum of one year of applicabl! e certified nursing assistant/aide experience.
- Please! note, if applying for a position located in the state of California, you must also have your Home Health Aide certification in addition to your Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Bristol.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 02 May 2013 08:00:45 GMT
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