Hospice Aide

Choice Health at Home; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Job summary

Choice Health at Home seeks a Hospice Aide to join its Corpus Christi team in a full-time capacity. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision in patients' homes and help with transfers, hygiene, and maintaining a comfortable environment.

The ideal candidate holds CNA/HHA and LTC certifications, CPR, a valid driver's license and auto insurance, and prefers HomeCare HomeBase experience to support coordinated care. Join a compassionate team delivering essential hospice services.

Qualifications

• CNA/HHA and LTC certifications are required.
• CPR certification is required or preferred.
• Driver's license is required and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction and according to the Plan of Care.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Report changes and document care to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice infection control and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Promote respectful communication with patient, family and staff.
• Assist with nutrition and fluid intake as prescribed.
• Demonstrate time management and support agency operations.
• Perform treatments and procedures per policy.
• Uphold the agency philosophy and policies.

Education

CNA/HHA & LTC certifications

CPR Certification

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase

Job description

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Hospice Aide

Full-Time TX - Corpus Christi Hospice Branch, Corpus Christi, TX, US

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