Weekend Hospice Aide: Compassionate Caregiver

Montgomery Hospice, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Hospice, Inc. is seeking a Hospice Aide to provide personal care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will implement the patient's Plan of Care and assist with activities of daily living.

Ideal candidates have Maryland Nursing Assistant certification, two years of relevant experience, and strong reading, writing, and verbal communication to relay clinical information to the care team.

Qualifications

• Current state Nursing Assistant certification is required.
• Two years of practical hospital, nursing home, or home care experience preferred.
• Hospice/home care experience preferred within past two years.
• Ability to read, write and verbally report clinical information.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and family needs accurately.
• Follow hospice aide plan of care under nurse supervision.
• Observe changes and report to Hospice Nurse immediately.
• Complete visit documentation as directed.
• Pursue additional training to enhance skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patient care

Education

Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification

Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant certification preferred

Job description

Montgomery Hospice, Inc. is seeking a Hospice Aide to provide personal care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will implement the patient's Plan of Care and assist with activities of daily living.

Ideal candidates have Maryland Nursing Assistant certification, two years of relevant experience, and strong reading, writing, and verbal communication to relay clinical information to the care team.