Compassionate Hospice Care Aide

Nova Hospice; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a hospice aide to work under RN supervision, performing personal care and comfort measures for patients in home-based settings.

The role includes documenting observations, reporting changes to the Case Manager, and assisting with activities of daily living to promote safety and comfort. Responsibilities cover range-of-motion support, assisting with feeding and bathing, and maintaining a clean patient environment in line with care standards.

Qualifications

• Meets the training requirements of the State.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understands hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Has CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with a dependable automobile and valid insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs and attend to patient requests promptly.
• Assist with safety needs and use equipment properly.
• Provide baths, oral hygiene, shampoos and change bed linen.
• Assist in dressing/undressing and feeding as assigned.
• Take and record temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered.
• Observe and report patient condition and changes to the Case Manager.
• Assist in ambulation and routine exercises as instructed.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in patient living area.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Education

State hospice aide training

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a hospice aide to work under RN supervision, performing personal care and comfort measures for patients in home-based settings.

The role includes documenting observations, reporting changes to the Case Manager, and assisting with activities of daily living to promote safety and comfort. Responsibilities cover range-of-motion support, assisting with feeding and bathing, and maintaining a clean patient environment in line with care standards.