Hospice Aide - Hospice Homecare (Dillon)

McLeod Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

McLeod Health in Dillon, SC is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide to provide safe, compassionate care in patients' homes and in the Hospice Office, delivering personal care and light housekeeping per care plan.

You will collaborate with the RN and Hospice Team, document changes, participate in meetings, complete 12 hours CE annually, and meet state CNA training requirements. This is an on-site, full-time role serving Dillon County with a consistent schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of 75-hour Nursing Assistant course with 16 hours supervised training.
• Must pass competency skills checklist during orientation.
• Empathetic, responsible and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective personal care and light housekeeping in patients' homes.
• Notify RN/manager of changes in patient condition and family concerns.
• Perform routine skin checks and dressing changes per RN instruction.
• Assist with ROM exercises and use medical equipment as directed.
• Maintain documentation and ensure laptop synchronization daily.
• Attend staff meetings and continuing education annually.

Skills

Empathy

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant licensure/training

Tools

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Job description

Dillon, SC, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Job Summary

• Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Presents with a positive attitude to patients, families and Hospice Team Members in the home and in the Hospice Office 100 percent of the time. No more than two complaints in a year made by patients/families/team members that are evaluated by the Clinical Manger and considered justified.
• Is always clean and neatly dressed as per department dress code. During home visits, personal care is given in a calm, comforting and professional manner.
• Provides safe, effective, personal care and light housekeeping services to Hospice patients, in their place of residence, in accordance with the plan of care, as assigned by the primary RN or Designee.
• Notifies the patient’s primary nurse and/or manager of patient’s change in condition, family concerns orproblems as instructed.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of the actively dying patient and communicates this information to team members.
• Performs pulse and/or respirations check, when requested per RN and reports findings to RN.
• Performs routine skin inspection and reports any abnormalities to RN.
• Performs non-sterile dressing changes, routine decubitus care, Foley catheter care, removes and replaces colostomy/ureterostomy bags per RN instruction and after having demonstrated competency to RN.
• Uses medical equipment as directed by RN or physical therapist and assists patients with ROM exercises as prescribed and according to care plan.
• Assist patient and family to meet social and emotional needs in accordance with goals and objectives of hospice care. Encourages independence, whenever possible. Makes assigned bereavement visits as indicated by Clinical Manager.
• Actively participates as a Hospice Team Member, attends staff meetings, in-services and other meetings as assigned.
• Contact information and services provided are documented accurately and in a timely manner as per department policy. Laptop is synchronized every morning and every evening to assure all information is up to date.
• Demonstrates continual job growth by obtaining 12 hours of continuing education annually, including all mandatory training. Keeps informed of all new or updated policies and procedures.
• Completes age specific CBTs annually; recognizes the normal signs of growth and development in each age group served (indicated above) and understands the requirements of assessment, treatment and care of the specific age group.

Work Schedule: 80 Hours Biweekly. Full Time, This position will cover Dillon County.

Qualifications /Training:

• Current South Carolina Driver’s License and Automobile Insurance as required by law.
• Must be empathetic, responsible, able to use time effectively, willing to accept supervision and relate well to patients and families.
• Must pass a competency skills checklist during orientation

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/Equivalent from an accredited school required.
• Completion of a 75-hour Nursing Assistant Course with a minimum of 16 hours of supervised practical training, and present a certificate or diploma or State Aide License.

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About the Team

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 23856
• Degree Level Certificate Program
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Locations 1203 E Cheves St, Florence, SC, 29506, US (On-site)