Hospice Aide I - Central Inpatient

TriHealth

Blue Ash (OH)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hospice of Cincinnati is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide to provide direct patient care and compassionate support under nurse supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, offer companionship, and help maintain safety and documentation standards in a home-based or inpatient setting.

Role requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months–2 years healthcare experience, ability to read and perform math tasks, and BLS within 30 days. Night shifts with 12‑hour blocks are available.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
6 months–2 years healthcare experience required.
Reading and Math ability appropriate to the position.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 Days Required.

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.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Reading and Math ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice Care Team as a Hospice Aide dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments. You’ll serve as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is compassionate and confident working independently in a field-based or home‑care setting. A passion for supporting colleagues, providing calm reassurance, and upholding the highest standards of patient-centered care will make you an invaluable part of our hospice mission.

Location

Hospice of Cincinnati - 4360 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Work Schedule

Full Time (36 hours weekly) (every third weekend and holiday)
Night Shift 7:30pm-7:00am

Incentives & Benefits

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please view TriHealth’s benefits: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

This position works for the Hospice of Cincinnati Central Inpatient Unit in Blue Ash. The hours are 7p-7:30a (night shift). Must be willing to float to the 3 inpatient care centers (Anderson, Hamilton and Christ), continuous care and Vigils as needed. Mileage reimbursement is offered when floating. Conducts bedside shift reporting, point of care charting and demonstrates flexibility. Knowledge of computer systems, basic keyboarding skills and able to perform computer related tasks.

Manager Comments

12-hour shifts, every third weekend/holiday, must have reliable transportation, mileage reimbursement when floating.

Job Overview

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 2 years of high school education in general studies (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.

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