Hospice Aide

Choice Hospice, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k vesting

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Company Car

Job summary

Choice Hospice, Inc. seeks a Hospice Aide to provide direct patient care under RN direction in patients' homes or residence.

The role emphasizes safe transfers, accurate caregiving documentation, infection control, and compassionate communication with patients and families. The position requires CNA/HHA and LTC certifications, a valid driver's license and auto insurance, CPR certification, and HomeCare HomeBase experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current CNA/HHA & LTC certifications.
• CPR Certification.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients under direction of the RN and according to the Aid Plan of Care.
• Assist in safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain infection control principles and provide a clean, safe environment.
• Promote respectful communication with patients, families and staff.
• Respect patient privacy and property.
• Assist with proper nutrition and fluid intake.
• Support efficient operation of the agency and time management.
• Perform treatments and procedures per agency policy.
• Uphold the agency philosophy and policies to ensure quality of care.

Education

CNA/HHA & LTC certifications

CPR Certification

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase

Job description

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Hospice Aide

Full-Time TX - West Houston Hospice Branch, Houston, 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
  
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Stipend mileage reimbursement with company car option upon availability if all criteria are met.