Hospice Aide, Inpatient Unit

Alive Hospice, Inc.; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Alive Hospice, Inc. in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Hospice Aide for the Inpatient Unit. The full-time role runs 7 p.m. – 7 a.m., with a rotating schedule and every other weekend.

The Hospice Aide provides personal care under nurse supervision, promotes patient comfort, and helps maintain a safe patient environment for patients and their families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year direct patient care or related experience.
• Current Tennessee CNT Certificate required.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license and automobile insurance as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting) to patients.
• Promote patient comfort and safety in a home-like inpatient unit.
• Collaborate with nurse to meet patient and family needs.
• Follow directions from Clinical Director/Charge Nurse.
• Assist with keeping patient areas clean and safe and document per procedure.

Skills

Personal care

Patient comfort

Team collaboration

Dignity & privacy

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year direct patient care experience

Tennessee CNT Certificate

Tennessee driver's license

Automobile insurance

Job description

Hospice Aide - Murfreesboro, TN Inpatient Unit

Location: Murfreesboro Inpatient Residence

Status: Full Time

Schedule: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m., rotating schedule, includes every other weekend

If you have a passion for people and a desire to provide outstanding care and comfort to patients and their families, while working within a professional team focused on clinical excellency, then we can't wait to speak with you!

SUMMARY

The Hospice Aide is a member of the IDT who provides personal care and addresses personal needs under the direction, instruction and supervision of a nurse. Works to promote the patients comfort and assist in providing a safe patient environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides personal care including bathing, hair, skin and nail care, shaving, feeding, dressing, toileting, changing bed linens, etc.
2. Treats each patient with dignity, respect, and observes their rights to privacy and confidentiality.
3. Partners with the nurse to meet the needs of the assigned patients and families.
4. Follows the instructions / directions of the Clinical Director and Charge Nurse.
5. Provides emotional support to patients and families.
6. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment in the patient rooms.
7. Informs nurse of changes in patient condition or patient needs.
8. Works to prevent skin breakdown
9. Completes documentation per procedure including personal inventories on admission.
10. Follows the hospice care plan as developed by the IDT.
11. Remains in assigned work area unless directed otherwise by the nurse.
12. Gives report to oncoming Hospice Aide including changes in patient condition.
13. Assists with distribution of dietary trays to patients and returns trays to kitchen when patient is finished.
14. Follows Alive Hospice policies and procedures and maintains current standards of practice.
15. Involves volunteers in patient care as appropriate and works to enhance the volunteer's experience.
16. Follows Infection Control procedures when providing personal care.
17. Passes the Hospice Aide Competency test on an annual basis.
18. Orient new Hospice Aide as requested.
19. Other duties may also be assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED. Minimum of one year direct patient care or related experience. Professional maturity and ability to respond calmly and effectively in stressful situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Tennessee CNT Certificate; Current and valid Tennessee driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law.