Imagine being the person who brings comfort, dignity, and a sense of peace during one of life’s most meaningful journeys. At Hospice of the Piedmont, our Hospice Aides do more than provide care—they create moments that matter.
We’re looking for a compassionate, dependable Hospice Aide to join our team and help support patients and families with kindness, respect, and heart.
Responsibilities:
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Personal Care: Assist patients with hygiene, dressing, feeding, personal care, ambulation, positioning, and transfers.
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Observation & Documentation: Monitor patient condition and report significant changes to the nurse and in patient records.
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Meal & Housekeeping Assistance: Help with food preparation and maintain a clean, safe environment.
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Teamwork & Professionalism: Maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with team members and professionalism with patients and families.
Essential Skills for Success:
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Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, families, staff, and leadership
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Follows written and verbal instructions accurately using sound judgment
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Documents patient care, observations, and progress accurately and timely
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Builds and maintains effective working relationships with team members
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Adapts to changing priorities and performs effectively in high-pressure environments
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Provides compassionate, high-quality service to patients and families
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Maintains strict confidentiality and safeguards patient information
Qualifications:
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Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Commonwealth of Virginia
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Hospice experience, preferred
Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
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Due to the nature of services provided, it may be necessary at times for employees to work beyond scheduled work hours to ensure adequate patient care
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Sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach, lift and walk, climb steps
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The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 75-100 pounds and push up to 200 pounds in a wheelchair.
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Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
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Requires normal visual acuity and hearing
We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.
