Purpose:
The Hospice House Caregiver provides personal care, end of life care, and light housekeeping to the hospice guests in the Hospice House. This job provides a safe and comfortable living environment providing end of life care to VNA hospice patients in a 3-bedroom home. This is a full-time/flex position, working 7:00PM-7:00AM
Responsibilities:
- Provide nutrition by preparing meals and assisting with food and fluid and assisting patient with oral intake.
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Provide emotional support to the guest by listening and showing empathy and understanding.
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Promote good personal hygiene by assisting the guest with bathing, shampooing, mouth care, nail care, and other personal care as appropriate.
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Maintain a safe, clean guest environment through observation and the performance of light household chores.
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Provide for maximum comfort to the guest through proper positioning and bed making.
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Provide physical and emotional support to guest and family during the dying process.
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Utilize standard blood and body fluid precautions and provide care in accordance with agency quality and productivity standards.
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Attend agency in-service programs and continuing education programs to enhance job knowledge and comply with agency regulations.
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Make pertinent observations and communicate appropriately with the Hospice Interdisciplinary team in a timely manner.
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Demonstrate understanding of hospice philosophy of care.
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Perform specialized tasks such as but not limited to simple catheter care, application of simple dressings to minor wound areas, and ostomy care.
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Assist guest with medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
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Maintain guest records and related reports.
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Maintain confidentiality regarding guest, staff, and Hospice House matters.
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Recognize guest emergencies and implement emergency procedures.
