Hospice Aide, Home Care

Alive Hospice, Inc.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Alive Hospice, Inc. is looking for a dedicated Home Hospice Aide in Franklin, Tennessee. This full-time position focuses on providing personal care and support to patients in their residential settings. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping others, strong communication skills, and a current CNA certification.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, maintaining a clean environment, and accurately documenting patient conditions. Join us in delivering high-quality hospice care while positively impacting patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of direct patient care experience preferably in home care.
• Current Tennessee CNA Certificate is required.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily activities including personal care and hygiene.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient environment.
• Records patient vital signs and informs RN of changes.

Skills

Personal care

Patient support

Record keeping

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNA Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Hospice Aide, Home Care

Location: Franklin, Tennessee

Status: Full Time

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 40/week

If you have a passion for people and a desire to provide outstanding care and comfort to patients and their families, while working within a professional team focused on clinical excellency, then we can't wait to speak with you!

SUMMARY

The Home Hospice Aide is a paraprofessional member of the hospice care team trained to provide personal care and other unskilled services in the patient's residential setting under the direction, instruction and supervision of a registered nurse. Performs various personal care services as necessary to the patient's needs and to promote the patient's comfort and assist in providing a safe patient environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the patient in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including personal care, hygiene, bathing, back rubs, shampoo, skin and nail care, shaving, eating, dressing, elimination, ambulation, transfers, changing and making the patient's bed. Light housekeeping to provide a clean and safe patient environment and meal preparation as directed by care plan.

1. Provides emotional support to patient and caregivers.
2. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean patient environment. Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
3. Takes and records accurate patient vital signs when advised to do so.
4. Informs RN or Clinical Coordinator of changes in patient's condition.
5. Documents activities and observations and submits appropriate legible documentation as required by agency procedures.
6. Follows the care plan as developed by the RN.
7. Is available by agency cell phone from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on scheduled work days.
8. Other duties may also be assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED. Minimum of one year direct patient care experience preferably in home care. Professional maturity and ability to respond calmly and effectively in stressful situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Tennessee CNA Certificate and if required to drive to carry out the duties of this position: current driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law.