Evening Hospice Aide — Compassionate Patient Care

Luminary Hospice; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Luminary Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide to join our team in Columbus, OH. The role supports patients in their homes under RN supervision, performing personal care, comfort measures, and observation to promote safety and dignity during the end-of-life journey.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, meals, mobility, and medication reminders while documenting care and communicating with Case Managers. A compassionate, CPR-certified driver is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active STNA or CNA Certification in the state performing job duties.
• 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 before a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understand hospice philosophy and is comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Have satisfactory references from previous employers.
• 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.
• Have empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and the impaired.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Demonstrate tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Complete a probationary period to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications and is documented by the supervisor and the employee.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
• Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within the realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Meet the safety needs of the patient and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O₂, etc.).
• Give personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assist in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Take and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Provide proper care and observation of the patient’s skin to prevent the breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Assess and report on the patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager; also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Provide a normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
• Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as reminders.
• Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals; assist as assigned with light laundry needs.
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Provide respite for patient/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Keep the patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• Adhere to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Show respect for patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.

Skills

Empathy

Self-directed

Communication

Respectful care

Education

STNA/CNA Certification

75 hours training

Job description

Luminary Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide to join our team in Columbus, OH. The role supports patients in their homes under RN supervision, performing personal care, comfort measures, and observation to promote safety and dignity during the end-of-life journey.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, meals, mobility, and medication reminders while documenting care and communicating with Case Managers. A compassionate, CPR-certified driver is preferred.