Hospice Care Aide – Compassionate Home Support

Pennant Group; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Hospice in Durant, Oklahoma, seeks a compassionate hospice aide to join our interdisciplinary team. Under supervision of a registered nurse, you will provide personal care, monitor patient condition, and help meet comfort and safety needs in the home or facility setting.

You will document observations, communicate changes to the Case Manager, assist with activities of daily living, and support families during end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Meets state training requirements for hospice aides.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care.
• Comfortable providing specialized care to terminally ill.
• Reliable references from previous employers.
• Must have valid driver's license and access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and attend to patient requests promptly.
• Report conditions to Case Manager and document observations.
• Assist with meals, bathing, grooming, and bed making.
• Support safe ambulation and use of equipment.
• Assist with range of motion and basic therapies as ordered.
• Maintain clean and orderly living area and supplies.
• Respect patient and family preferences and privacy.
• Participate in quality improvement activities as required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Self-direction

Patient Care

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Job description

Guardian Hospice in Durant, Oklahoma, seeks a compassionate hospice aide to join our interdisciplinary team. Under supervision of a registered nurse, you will provide personal care, monitor patient condition, and help meet comfort and safety needs in the home or facility setting.

You will document observations, communicate changes to the Case Manager, assist with activities of daily living, and support families during end-of-life care.