Hospice Aide PRN

Choice Hospice, Inc.; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Choice Hospice, Inc. in Safford, AZ is seeking a PRN Hospice Aide to provide direct patient care in patients' homes under RN direction and the Aid Plan of Care. The role emphasizes infection control, safe transfers, and compassionate communication with patients and families.

You will support the care team, promote privacy and respect, and help maintain a clean, comfortable environment while delivering quality hospice services in the patients' community.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care experience preferred
• Ability to follow an Aid Plan of Care
• Good communication with patients and families
• Ability to work under supervision and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients under the RN and according to the Aid Plan of Care
• Assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy
• Report changes and document pertinent information for continuity of care
• Maintain infection control standards and provide a clean, safe home environment
• Communicate respectfully with patients, families, and staff
• Assist with nutrition and hydration as directed by the care plan

Job description

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Hospice Aide PRN

PRN AZ - Safford Hospice Branch, Safford, AZ, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 6105

Position Summary

The Choice Hospice Aide is responsible for providing care to the patients including assistance with personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence and to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, The Hospice Aide will work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. We love our Hospice Aides, as they are a key part of the care team who help us deliver on the mission of hospice.

As a Hospice Aide , you will:

Provide direct patient care to patients under direction of the RN and according to the Aid Plan of Care.

Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.

Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care.

Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.

Provide an environment which promotes respect for patients, privacy and property.

Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.

Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.

Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.

Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.