Compassionate Hospice Aide – Patient Comfort & Care (FT/PRN)

Angels Care Hospice; Lebanon (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Angels Care Hospice is seeking a compassionate hospice aide who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs a range of personal care tasks to promote patient comfort in the home. The aide observes and reports changes, communicates with families, and supports safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, meals, mobility, and basic observation—requiring empathy, reliability, and adherence to hospice philosophy.

Qualifications

• Meets the training requirements of the State.
• Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training. Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understands hospice philosophy, 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.
• Secure with issues of death/dying.
• Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks and observe patients under supervision to promote comfort and safety.
• Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques.
• Assist with baths, oral hygiene, grooming, and linen changes.
• Assist in dressing, meals planning, and feeding as assigned.
• Monitor skin condition to prevent tissue breakdown and report changes.
• Record observations and care provided for Case Manager.

Skills

Empathy

Self-direction

Calm demeanor

Interpersonal skills

Reading and following instructions

Education

75 hours training (classroom & supervised)

16 hours classroom prior to 16 hours practical

Job description

Angels Care Hospice is seeking a compassionate hospice aide who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs a range of personal care tasks to promote patient comfort in the home. The aide observes and reports changes, communicates with families, and supports safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, meals, mobility, and basic observation—requiring empathy, reliability, and adherence to hospice philosophy.