Hospice Aide

Choice Hospice, Inc.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company vehicle program

Job summary

Choice Hospice, Inc. in Longview, TX is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide to join our care team.

Provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, assist with activities of daily living, and help create a safe, comfortable home environment for patients. You will report changes to the supervisor, document care, follow infection control practices, and support families with compassionate communication.

Qualifications

• Current CNA/HHA certification and LTC certification.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• CPR certification required.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per policy.
• Report changes and document care rendered for continuity of care.
• Maintain infection control and provide a clean, safe environment.
• Promote respectful communication with patient, family and staff.
• Assist with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contribute to efficient operation and time management of the agency.
• Perform treatments and procedures per policy.
• Uphold agency philosophy and administrative policies.

Skills

CNA/HHA certification

LTC certification

Valid Driver's License

CPR Certification

HomeCare HomeBase

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase

Job description

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Hospice Aide

Full-time TX - Longview Hospice Branch, Longview, 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
• Company vehicles could be available after 90 days of full time employment and all the terms and conditions set by the Fleet Car team are met.