Hospice Aide North Area

Valor Hospice; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Paycom is seeking a Hospice Aide to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in the patient’s home or residence. The role emphasizes safe transfers, infection control, and compassionate support to patients and families.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma (preferred), completed nurse aide competency evaluation or state licensure, and a current driver’s license.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma preferred or equivalent.
• Completion of nurse aide training/competency evaluation program required or state licensure listed.
• Must read, write, and verbally report clinical information clearly.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist patient with safe transfers and ambulation per policy.
• Report changes and document care rendered to ensure continuity.
• Maintain infection control practices and a clean, safe environment.
• Promote respectful communication with patient, family, and staff.
• Support nutrition and fluid intake per care plan.
• Demonstrate time management and teamwork to support hospice operations.

Kenntnisse

Reading

Writing

Verbal reporting

Time management

Patient communication

Compassionate care

Ausbildung

High School Diploma Preferred

Nurse aide training/competency evaluation

State licensure program

Jobbeschreibung

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.