Hospice Aide - Humble/Atascocita

Valor-Hospice; Humble, Atascocita (TX, TX); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Valor-Hospice is seeking a Hospice Aide to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in patients' homes. You will assist with transfers, ambulation, and daily activities, while reporting changes and documenting care to ensure continuity.

Required are a high school diploma (preferred), and certification or training as a nurse aide. A current driver’s license is needed for travel to patient homes and timely care delivery.

Formación

• Provides direct patient care under RN direction.
• Reports changes and documents care for continuity of care.
• Follows infection control principles and maintains a clean, safe environment.
• Promotes respectful communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Assists with nutrition and fluid intake and supports transfers and ambulation.

Responsabilidades

• Direct patient care under RN supervision as per Plan of Care.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation.
• Report changes, document care rendered for patient continuity.
• Maintain infection control and a clean, safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with patient, family, and hospice team.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Time management

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nurse aide certification or program

Descripción del empleo

Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; toassist in providing a safe and clean environment; work cooperatively with the patient, and family; and share observations andproblems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.Essential Functions:Provides direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.Provides necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per the Hospice policy.Provides necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered topatient to ensure continuity of care.Practices accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.Provides an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy, and property.Provides skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.Contributes to the management and efficient operation of the Hospice and demonstrate effective time managementskills.Provides skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to the HospiceEducation: High School Diploma Preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A) Trainingprogram/competency evaluation as specified in §418.76(b)(c) of the Medicare regulations; B) Competencyevaluation program that meets §418.76( c); C) Nurse aide training/competency evaluation program approved bythe state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meetsrequirements of §418.76(b).Licensure: Must have a current driver’s license.Experience: At least one year experience preferred as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, homehealth agency, hospice or long-term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified HomeHealth Aide Program.Skills: Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and care givers,as well as to other hospice staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Successful completionof the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76 and written Skills Test.Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.