Compassionate Hospice Aide — Home Care Support

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking a Hospice Aide to support patients and families in their homes and long-term care settings on the Westside of Cincinnati. This full-time role involves 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, with no weekends or holidays.

You will assist with bathing, feeding, ambulation, and provide companionship under nurse supervision. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 6 months to 2 years of healthcare experience, BLS within 30 days, and basic reading/math skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 2 years of healthcare experience required.
• Reading and Math ability appropriate to the position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days is Required.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a nurse, including bathing, feeding, assistance with ambulation, providing companionship and emotional support, even during times of crisis; follows regulatory and organizational processes and practices to promote a safe clinical environment.
• Communicates effectively with the patient’s interdisciplinary team, including patient and patient family members.
• Performs equipment and supply related quality checks and reports problems/malfunctions appropriately.
• Monitors supply rooms, reports missing supplies, restocks supplies as needed.
• Complies with regulatory and organizational documentation requirements to ensure accurate reporting of clinical interactions and patient status; ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of technology for documentation purposes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Basic daily living assistance

Reading ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years of general studies

Job description

TriHealth is seeking a Hospice Aide to support patients and families in their homes and long-term care settings on the Westside of Cincinnati. This full-time role involves 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, with no weekends or holidays.

You will assist with bathing, feeding, ambulation, and provide companionship under nurse supervision. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 6 months to 2 years of healthcare experience, BLS within 30 days, and basic reading/math skills.