Hospice Aide

Montgomery Hospice, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Hospice, Inc. is seeking a Hospice Aide to provide personal care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will implement the patient's Plan of Care and assist with activities of daily living.

Ideal candidates have Maryland Nursing Assistant certification, two years of relevant experience, and strong reading, writing, and verbal communication to relay clinical information to the care team.

Qualifications

• Current state Nursing Assistant certification is required.
• Two years of practical hospital, nursing home, or home care experience preferred.
• Hospice/home care experience preferred within past two years.
• Ability to read, write and verbally report clinical information.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and family needs accurately.
• Follow hospice aide plan of care under nurse supervision.
• Observe changes and report to Hospice Nurse immediately.
• Complete visit documentation as directed.
• Pursue additional training to enhance skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patient care

Education

Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification

Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant certification preferred

Job description

• Schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 7:00am-7:00pm; Saturday, 7:00pm-7:00am; or Sunday 11:00am-11:00pm
• Wage Range:$18.50/Hr- $22/Hr

Position Summary:

Works in accordance with the patient’s Plan of Care and supervised by the Registered Nurse, provides personal care for patients, and assists with their activities of daily living.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately assesses patients and family needs
• Follows the hospice aide plan of care developed for each patient, under the supervision of the Hospice Nurse.
• Observes and reports any changes in patient’s condition immediately to Hospice Nurse.
• Completes documentation for each visit as directed.
• Continually assesses own skill and knowledgebase and actively seeks additional training through available resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current certification from the State of Maryland as Nursing Assistant required; certification as Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Two years of practical experience in a hospital, nursing home or home care program. Home care or hospice experience preferred.
• Must have been providing similar services within the past two years.
• Communication skills: ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, caregivers, and hospice staff.
• Requires ability to assimilate easily into emotionally charged environment.
• Demonstrates gentleness and empathy toward patients.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in required skills.
• Will need to lift, position and transfer patients safely.
• Manual dexterity and mobility needed, particularly in emergency situations.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal directions.
• Job can be emotionally stressful.

EEO Statement: Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and always employs qualified individuals based on job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and protected veteran or disability status.