Hospice Aide I: Compassionate Patient Care & Companionship

TriHealth; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

TriHealth Hospice is seeking a Hospice Aide I to provide direct patient care under a nurse's supervision in Cincinnati. You will assist with daily living tasks, offer companionship, and help maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients and families.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months to 2 years of healthcare experience, and BLS certification within 30 days. Strong communication with the care team is essential for quality care and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 2 years healthcare experience required.
• Reading and math ability appropriate to the position.
• BLS certification 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 patient care

Effective communication

Reading and Math

BLS within 30 days

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

TriHealth Hospice is seeking a Hospice Aide I to provide direct patient care under a nurse's supervision in Cincinnati. You will assist with daily living tasks, offer companionship, and help maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients and families.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months to 2 years of healthcare experience, and BLS certification within 30 days. Strong communication with the care team is essential for quality care and patient comfort.