Hospice Aide

Choice Health at Home; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Mileage reimbursement with company car

Job summary

Choice Health At Home is hiring a Hospice Aide in Houston, TX. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, assist with transfers and ambulation, and help maintain a clean, safe home environment for clients receiving hospice services.

The role requires CNA/HHA and LTC certifications, CPR, and a valid driver’s license. Experience with HomeCare HomeBase is preferred, with mileage stipends and comprehensive benefits available to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Current CNA/HHA & LTC certifications are required.
• CPR certification is required.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation.
• Report changes and document care to ensure continuity.
• Maintain infection control and a clean, safe home environment.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, families and staff.

Skills

CNA/HHA certification

CPR Certification

Strong communication

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase

Job description

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Hospice Aide

Full-Time TX - West Houston Hospice Branch, Houston, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6409

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.