Hospice Aide

Boston Medical Center; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Hospice Aide to deliver patient care under RN supervision in Maryland. Responsibilities include personal care, observation, and assisting with daily activities according to the Plan of Care.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, Maryland CNA registration, and a valid driver's license. Experience in acute or home care settings is preferred, with strong communication and empathy skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of hospice philosophy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle death/dying scenarios with sensitivity.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks.
• Ability to communicate with facility staff when assigned to facility-based care.
• Comfort with hand-held devices and EHR/documentation.
• Demonstrates empathy for ill, injured, frail and impaired patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities per plan of care.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort, use equipment correctly.
• Assist with meals, hydration and basic routine tasks.
• Document care provided and report changes to supervising nurse.
• Support patient and family respite needs during on-site care.

Skills

Hospice philosophy

Oral and written communication

Death/dying sensitivities

Independent work

Facility staff communication

Hand-held devices

Empathy for patients

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.