AIDE - HOSPICE

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The primary purpose of the Hospice Aide is to provide personal care and homemaker services based on the registered nurse's initial and ongoing assessments of the patient's personal care needs, ability to perform activities of daily living and supervision of care.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

· Assists with personal hygiene, elimination, feeding and mobility according to the patient's needs and

the nursing orders

· Provides support for and reinforces the team's teaching of patient's caregivers on basic personal care,

including turning and repositioning patients, making beds and bathing and showering patients as needed

· Delivers care in all settings where hospice care is provided, including hospice inpatient facility, private

residences, assisted living facilities, nursing facilities or group homes as assigned

· Communicates with the hospice nurse regarding services provided and significant findings regarding the

patient's functional status and change in care needs

· Documents the care provided and the patient's response to care

· Provides homemaker services, including light housekeeping and meal preparation, in the patient's home

according to the patient's needs and the nursing orders

· Completes and maintains documentation of at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month

period

· Participates with the interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of the patient's and

family's plan of care

· Displays a positive and professional image and attitude in all relationships with patients, families, peers

and in the community

· Participates in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, as requested

· Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the program and responds positively to changes in

workflow

· Complies with agency infection control and safety policies

· Completes annual competency requirements

· Consistently communicates requests, suggestions, concerns or problems to the appropriate personnel

· Consistently completes assigned responsibilities in required time frame and accepts additional duties

and responsibilities as requested by Unit Director or designee

· Protects patient health information according to the HIPPA Privacy Rule and related Aultman policies

· Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the

Aultman Health Foundation

· Supports strategic organizational goals

· Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

QUALIFICATIONS

· STNA certification

· One (1) year experience in home care or other related healthcare experience preferred

· Current BLS certification

· Valid Ohio Driver's License

· Must have own transportation and provide proof of current liability insurance

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Hours of operation with shifts as assigned including occasional overtime, on-call or off-shifts (evenings

and/or weekends) scheduled as necessary.

· Lunch and break periods must be coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate staffing

during hospice hours of operation.

· Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.

· Subject to emergency and other crisis situations

· May be required to travel in inclement weather

Hazardous Exposure Category 1

·         Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours (see attached Physical Requirements Addendum for details)

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Aultman reserves the right to revise this job description. Employment with Aultman is at-will, meaning both Aultman and employees have the right to end the employment relationship at any time and for any reason. The at-will nature of this employment cannot be altered by and verbal statement or alleged verbal agreement. It may only be changed by a legally-binding written contract covering employment status. Aultman will reasonable accommodate employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on Aultman or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.