Compassionate Hospice Aide — In-Home Care & Comfort

Boston Medical Center; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Pre-paid tuition

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide/CNA to deliver personal care and support for patients in the Hagerstown area. Under supervision, you will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, and daily activities, while monitoring patient comfort and safety and communicating changes to the supervising nurse.

Qualified candidates will hold an active Maryland CNA registration, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license with insured vehicle.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current Maryland CNA registration.
• Valid driver’s license with insured vehicle.
• Experience in acute care or home care.

Responsibilities

• Delivers personal care per patient/family requests.
• Assists with bedpans, urinals, baths, hygiene, and linen changes.
• Assists in feeding and dressing/undressing as assigned.
• Plans and assists with meals and basic shopping.
• Monitors and records vital signs as ordered.
• Ensures safety and uses equipment correctly (rails, O2, etc.).
• Reports changes to supervising nurse promptly.
• Aids in ambulation and light exercise as directed.
• Maintains clean, orderly patient living area.
• Provides respite for patient/family when on-site.

Skills

Hospice care

Communication skills

Empathy

Independent worker

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic documentation system

Job description

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide/CNA to deliver personal care and support for patients in the Hagerstown area. Under supervision, you will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, and daily activities, while monitoring patient comfort and safety and communicating changes to the supervising nurse.

Qualified candidates will hold an active Maryland CNA registration, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license with insured vehicle.