Hospice Aide

Cascade Health; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade Health's Pete Moore Hospice House is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide to support patients and families, under RN supervision, with personal care, hygiene, and basic household tasks.

You will take vital signs, document changes, and participate in team conferences; shifts may be 8 or 12 hours across day, evening, or night.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current State of Oregon CNA certification required.
• Must obtain Certified Hospice Aide and food handlers permit within two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, heartfelt care that respects patient rights.
• Take vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Transfer and move patients safely.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Perform basic household tasks, cooking, and homemaking as needed.
• Complete electronic documentation in a timely manner.
• Work well within a team and participate in conferences.

Skills

Compassionate care

Written communications

Verbal communications

Computer skills

Flexible team player

Education

High school diploma

Oregon CNA certification

Certified Hospice Aide (CHA)

Job description

Responsible to: Pete Moore Hospice House ManagerHours: ResourceSchedule: VariesPay Range: $20.28 - 30.42

Job Summary:

Function as a member of the Hospice House team, providing services to patients and families. Provides personal care and hygiene-related services for patients according to the physician’s plan of treatment and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Related services will include incidental household tasks which may include cooking and meal preparation. The Hospice Aide is provided with a care plan which details the aspects of care assigned. Reports signs, symptoms, and changes in the patient’s condition. Understands the hospice philosophy and provides care to dying patients. Participates in the orientation of new employees.This position may be scheduled to work 8- or 12-hour day, evening, or night shifts.

Education & License Requirements:

High school graduate or equivalent and current State of Oregon certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Must become a Certified Hospice Aide and obtain a food handlers permit within two weeks of employment, programs provided.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

One year of acute care or nursing home experience preferred. Must have valid CPR card. Desired skills include High degree of written and verbal communication and computer skills. Flexible team player.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide compassionate, heartfelt care that respects patient rights.

Demonstrate the ability to deal with potential emotionally charged situations.

Transfer and move patients.

Take vital signs.

Exhibit excellent observational skills, report pain and symptom changes to RN.

Use equipment, including but not limited to hospital bed, wheelchair, lift assistive device, handheld shower, and walker.

Communicate clearly – verbal, written, electronic, telephone.

Accept assignments, follow instructions and directions under the supervision of a RN.

Meet safety needs of patients.

Perform CPR, respond to emergencies.

Assist with light housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, and homemaking services.

Strip and make beds.

Participate in conferences, meetings, and in-services.

Complete electronic documentation in a timely manner.

Work well within a team structure.

Demonstrate good time management skills.

Other Duties as assigned

Marginal Job Functions:

Answer phones, move furniture, equipment, and supplies. Assist with clerical duties.