Field Hospice Aide

Gilchrist Hospice Care; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilchrist Hospice Care is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide to assist patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will follow the Hospice Aide Plan of Care, deliver personal care, monitor health status, and provide compassionate support to patients and families.

Requires a CNA in Maryland, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license with an insured vehicle. Prior acute or home care experience is preferred, with proficiency in using handheld devices and electronic

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in Maryland.
• Current driver with insured vehicle and good standing.
• Experience in acute or home care setting preferred.
• Clear communication with patients, families and staff.
• Proficiency with handheld devices and electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care per Plan of Care.
• Assists with bathing, dressing, grooming and feeding as assigned.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes to supervising nurse.
• Maintains safe, clean living area; assists with transfers and mobility.
• Provides respite support for patient/family when on-site.

Skills

Hospice philosophy

Communication

Empathy

Independent work

Device usage

Death/dying care

Patient support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision, is responsible for the delivery of specific aspects of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Care needs and visit frequency are indicated in the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.Education:High School diploma or GED.Licensure:Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant.Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.Experience:Previous experience in an acute care or home care setting.Skills:• Knowledge and understanding of the Hospice Philosophy• Skill in oral and written communication• Skill in managing issues related to death/dying• Ability to work independently• Ability to effectively communicate with facility staff when necessary if assigned to facility-based care.• Skill with hand-held communication devices and electronic documentation• Ability to demonstrate empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:• Performs personal care needs by attending to patient/family requests promptly. Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals. Provides personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen. Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. Assists in feeding the patient.• Meets safety needs of patient and uses equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.).• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.• Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).• Provides proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.• Reports patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.• Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the primary care nurse or therapist.• Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs. Keeps patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned• Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).• Provides respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.Pay Range$17.24 - $23.91Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.