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Hospice Aide - PRN (Victoria) Job Details

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Company:  Voyager HospiceCare, Inc.
Job Code:  2805
Job Type:  Part Time
Country:  United States
Region/Province:  Texas (TX)
City:  Victoria
Job Description: 

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Hospice Aide functions in a supportive relationship to professional disciplines and may function as an extension of these professional services with written instructions, appropriate supervision and specialized hospice training.   Provides quality patient care including medical and personal care along with activities of daily living.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to reoprt and discuss observations with Hospice Nurse.

Ability to work without consistent direct supervision.

Light housekeeping for patients including linen changes and bed making.

Plans, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.

Sensitivity to issues of loss and grief.

Participates in on call rotation as required and work flexible hours to meet patient care needs.

Hospice Aide responsible include tasks listed on the plan of care, permitted to be performed under State law and consistent with Hospice Aide training and the following:

Providing care consistent with written instructions

Assisting with ambulation and exercise

Assisting with medication that are ordinarily self-administered

Reporting changes in the patient's condition and needs to a registered nurse

providing nutritional support

Performing other related supportive tasks as specified by organizational policy

Required Experience

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

Six months to one year related experience

Skills & Abilities

Basic Computer Skills

Certificates & Licenses

Certified required, Hospice Aide or Certified Nurses Aide in the state that work is performed

NOTE:   Some states may require a Home Health Aide Certificate along with the Certified Nurse Aide

 

03/06/2012

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