Hospice Aid HHA

Affinity Health Management; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Health Management is seeking a hospice aide to work under supervision of a registered nurse and perform care tasks per each patient's plan of care to promote comfort and meet personal needs. The aide reports observations and care performed to support quality, continuity and safety of patient care.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding, transfers, and basic patient hygiene, while maintaining confidentiality and documenting changes for the RN Case Manager.

Qualifications

• Completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant course or equivalent training.
• Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC).
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification (hands-on preferred).
• Current Food Handlers Permit.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks per patient plan of care and report to Case Manager if unable to perform.
• Provide effective communication with patient and family while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensure safety and proper use of equipment (foot stools, side rails, O2, etc.).
• Assist with baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens as assigned.
• Assist with dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Assist in feeding; avoid homemade foods prepared by the aide.
• Monitor skin condition to prevent pressure injuries and document observations.
• Report changes in patient condition or pain to the RN Case Manager.
• Assist in ambulation and prescribed range-of-motion exercises.
• Support transfers/positioning and provide normal ROM as directed.
• Offer reminders for self-administered medications when permitted by state law.
• Assist with bedpans and urinals; light housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate competency in range-of-motion and simple procedures as ordered.
• Provide respite for patient/family/caregiver on site when appropriate.
• Keep living area clean and orderly per procedures and standards.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Respect patient and family environment and personal needs.
• As a mandatory reporter, report non-compliance with Dept. of Health within 14 days using required forms.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to proper authorities immediately.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The hospice aide works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various tasks as assigned in accordance with the patient’s plan of care to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for reporting and documenting observations and care performed.

The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Performing 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.
• 2. Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• 3. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
• 4. Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• 5. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• 6. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned. Hospice Aides may not provide patients with homemade food items or baked goods that they themselves prepared
• 7. Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• 8. Reporting any complaint of pain or other symptoms or changes in the patient's condition to the RN Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• 9. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• 10. Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
• 11. Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”
• 12. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs, emptying waste baskets and other light homemaker tasks.
• 13. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• 14. Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• 15. Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• 16. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• 17. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• 18. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
• 19. As a mandatory reporter, reports failure to comply with the requirements of the Dept. of Health as required within 14 calendar days, using Dept. of Health forms.
• 20. Reports suspected abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a person in violation of the department of social and health services and the proper law enforcement agency. Reports must be submitted immediately when the reporting person has reasonable cause to believe that abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult has occurred.

JOB LIMITATIONS

The hospice aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant course or equivalent training
• 2. Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC)
• 3. Current Healthcare Provider CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification ((may not be internet based unless the demonstration of skills was hands on and observed by a certified trainer)
• 4. Current Food Handlers Permit
• 5. High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
• 6. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• 7. Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• 8. Prior experience in hospice, orderly, acute , rehabilitative, or long term care facility. 1 year previous home health/hospice experience preferred
• 9. Basic computer skills to document in electronic medical records (EMR)
• 10. At least 18 years of age.
• 11. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.