Job Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Hospice Aide-PRN, where your dedication to patient care makes a meaningful difference during life's most vulnerable moments. In this role, you will provide essential support to patients receiving hospice services, assisting with daily activities, monitoring health status, and ensuring comfort and dignity. This flexible position offers the opportunity to work in a variety of home and community settings, delivering personalized care that promotes quality of life. Your compassionate presence and attention to detail will help create a peaceful environment for patients and their families.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using equipment, such as Hoyer lifts, and ensuring safety during transfers.
- Observe and document patient conditions accurately, including changes in health status, using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Support patients with memory care needs, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, providing reassurance and maintaining a calm environment.
- Help with household chores, including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and ensuring a safe and hygienic environment in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintain detailed medical documentation and records to ensure continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic hospice care tailored to each patient's needs in home or community settings.
Qualifications
- Must have 2+ years of experience in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home health and hospice environments preferred; experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities is a plus.
- Must have reliable transportation with a valid driver license.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Certification in CPR is required; additional certifications such as hospice care training or long-term care experience are advantageous.
- Ability to work independently while following established protocols; strong communication skills are essential for effective patient interaction.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for documentation; understanding of HIPAA privacy standards is necessary.
- Compassionate attitude with a commitment to providing respectful and dignified patient care in diverse settings. Join us in delivering heartfelt hospice support that truly makes a difference—where your skills meet your passion for caring!
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per day
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
