Compassionate Hospice Aide

Luminary Hospice; Kansas City (MO); In loco; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Luminary Hospice is seeking a dedicated hospice aide to join our team and work under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will observe and document patient care, promote comfort, and support families in their end-of-life journey.

Responsibilities include personal care, safety, nutrition, medication reminders where allowed, and accurate reporting to the Case Manager. Candidates must have an active STNA/CNA, be 18+, and hold CPR credentials.

Competenze

• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and the impaired.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understands hospice philosophy and is comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.

Mansioni

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within the realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.

Conoscenze

Empathy

Patient care

Communication

CPR certification

Driver's license

Formazione

Active STNA/CNA Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Luminary Hospice is seeking a dedicated hospice aide to join our team and work under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will observe and document patient care, promote comfort, and support families in their end-of-life journey.

Responsibilities include personal care, safety, nutrition, medication reminders where allowed, and accurate reporting to the Case Manager. Candidates must have an active STNA/CNA, be 18+, and hold CPR credentials.