Hospice Aide

Choice Health at Home; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Immediate vesting after 3 months

Job summary

Choice Health At Home is seeking a Hospice Aide to provide compassionate direct patient care in patients' homes. You will work under the supervision of an RN, supporting transfers and ambulation, documenting care, and maintaining infection control standards.

Ideal candidates hold CNA/HHA and LTC certifications with a valid driver's license and auto insurance, plus CPR. HomeCare HomeBase experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold CNA/HHA and LTC certifications.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Valid Auto Insurance required.
• CPR Certification required.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per policy.
• Report changes and document care rendered to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment per infection control principles.
• Promote respectful communication with patient, family, and staff.
• Support nutrition and fluid intake for patients.
• Assist in managing agency operations with effective time management.

Skills

Patient care

Transfers & ambulation

Infection control

Communication

Time management

Documentation

Job description

Hospice Aide

HHA Full-Time TX - Austin Hospice Branch, Austin, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6625

Position Summary

The Choice Hospice Aide is responsible for providing care to the patients including assistance with personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence and to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, The Hospice Aide will work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. We love our Hospice Aides, as they are a key part of the care team who help us deliver on the mission of hospice.

As a Hospice Aide , you will:

Provide direct patient care to patients under direction of the RN and according to the Aid Plan of Care.

Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.

Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care.

Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.

Provide an environment which promotes respect for patients, privacy and property.

Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.

Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.

Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.

Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Requirements

Current CNA/HHA & LTC certifications

Valid Driver's License

Valid Auto Insurance

CPR Certification

HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Benefits and Perks

• 401k You're eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period