Field Hospice Aide - Howard County

Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Field Hospice Aide to support care delivery in Howard County under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meals, hygiene, and safe patient handling.

Requires a Maryland CNA registration, High School diploma or GED, and a valid driver with insured vehicle. Prior acute or home care experience preferred. The role emphasizes empathy, independent work, and effective communication with staff,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current Maryland CNA registration with the Board.
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle.
• Experience in acute or home care setting preferred.
• Strong communication, empathy, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care per patient plan of care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Assist with meals, baths, hygiene, linen changes and dressing.
• Monitor vital signs as directed and report changes to supervising nurse.
• Maintain safe and clean patient environment and proper body mechanics.

Skills

Hospice philosophy understanding

Oral & written communication

Death/dying issues management

Independent work

Team communication with staff

Electronic documentation

Empathy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand-held devices

Job description

Field Hospice Aide - Howard CountyWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# GBMC Careers## Field Hospice Aide - Howard CountyApply: Gilchrist Center Howard: Full time: Posted Today: JR108117Under 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.