** Applicants must have a current CNA **
Position Overview
The Hospice House Aide provides compassionate care and support to patients and families in a home-like inpatient setting. This role combines personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, and general assistance to ensure comfort, safety, and dignity for those we serve.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal care as directed by nursing staff.
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Document care and observations accurately in the electronic medical record.
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Prepare and serve meals following food safety standards (ServSafe certification required).
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Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms, common areas, and kitchen; perform laundry and housekeeping tasks.
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Run errands, manage petty cash, and provide general support such as answering phones and greeting visitors.
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Participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
Schedule Requirements
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Must sign-up for a minimum one (1) 12-hour On-Call NIGHT shift per month/schedule period. On-Call NIGHT shifts are from 1900-0700.
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The full-time Hospice House Aide must be able to work a minimum of three (3) weekend shifts (Fri. and/or Sat. NOC; Sat. and/or Sunday DAYS) each month, as needed for scheduling.
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The half-time Hospice House Aide must be able to work a minimum of two (2) weekend shifts (Fri. and/or Sat. NOC; Sat. and/or Sunday DAYS) each month, as needed for scheduling.
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The per diem Hospice House Aide must be available to work a minimum of two (2) shifts per month/schedule period. After-hours back-up On-Call shifts may be substituted for work shifts with supervisor approval.
Environmental Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Routinely performing procedures or other tasks that could involve exposure to blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
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Working with Hospice patients in the IEHH, the patient’s home, SNF, and RCFE settings. The conditions in homes and facilities vary with each patient.
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Providing own transportation to patients’ places of residence, when necessary.
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Successfully performing the essential duties and responsibilities of the position which requires:
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regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, driving a car, use of hands, talking, listening, and observing.
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regularly requires reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.
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regularly requires pulling patients to the side of the bed on a draw sheet, to a sitting position from the supine, or forward and up out of bed or chair in preparation for performing a standing pivot transfer.
Required Education/Credentials:
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Current California Department of Public Health Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license.
Required Skills and Abilities:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
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Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience working in an acute-care setting.
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Experience in hospice or home health.
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CHPNA certification.
