HOSPICE AIDE I

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cincinnati is seeking a Hospice Aide I to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and offering emotional support. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with 6 months to 2 years of healthcare experience and a Basic Life Support certification within 30 days. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 6 months-2 years of previous healthcare experience is necessary.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse.
• Assist with bathing, feeding, and ambulation.
• Document patient care tasks and comply with regulations.

Skills

Healthcare Experience

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Reading and Math abilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Hospice Aide I provides direct patient care to Hospice of Cincinnati patients under the direction of a nurse. The hospice aide will assist with, and/or perform basic activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, assistance with ambulation, etc., and will serve as a provider of companionship and emotional support, even during times of crisis. The position is responsible for knowing safety policies and following approved procedures.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 6 months- 2 years Previous Healthcare Experience (Required)
• Reading and Math ability appropriate to the position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 Days Required

Job Responsibilities

• Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a nurse, including bathing, feeding, assistance with ambulation, providing companionship and emotional support, even during times of crisis; follows regulatory and organizational processes and practices to promote a safe clinical environment.
• Communicates effectively with the patient’s interdisciplinary team, including patient and patient family members.
• Performs equipment and supply related quality checks and reports problems/malfunctions appropriately.
• Monitors supply rooms, reports missing supplies, restocks supplies as needed.
• Complies with regulatory and organizational documentation requirements to ensure accurate reporting of clinical interactions and patient status; ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of technology for documentation purposes.

Working Conditions

• Bending - Frequently
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Frequently
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Occasionally
• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards

• Serve: ALWAYS...
  • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
  • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
  • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
• Excel: ALWAYS...
  • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer’s expectations have not been met
  • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
  • Work on improving quality, safety, and service
• Respect: ALWAYS...
  • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
  • Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
  • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
• Value: ALWAYS...
  • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
  • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
  • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
• Engage: ALWAYS...
  • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
  • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Info

• Job Identification 308277
• Job Category Clinical Support
• Posting Date 03/18/2026, 03:37 PM
• Locations 4360 Cooper Rd, BLUE ASH, OH, 45242, US