Hospice aide

• Essential Job Functions
• Provides direct patient care within the parameters of current CNA license and in accordance with PVHPC Hospice Aide competency checklist.
• Assists in providing personal care services per plan of care.
• Uses and maintains special equipment and supplies appropriately
• Informs supervisor/RN case manager of any changes in patient’s condition or family situation.
• Recognizes need for guidance, accepts and or seeks assistance.
• Accompanies patient outside the home when directed.
• Reports concerns of patient abuse or neglect immediately to RN/case manager/supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patient by performing household services that promote the comfort, safety, and hygiene of the patient per plan of care.
• Assists in meeting the nutritional needs and dietary requirements of the patient by performing the following per plan of care: meal preparation, offering fluids and nutrition, assisting with feedings.
• Participate in IDT meetings as appropriate.
• A Hospice Aide, with additional training and proven performance, may assist with other certain procedures per plan of care such as: applying certain prescription creams and ointments, assisting with care of colostomy and appliances, or assisting with use of special devices such as a Hoyer Lift.

Qualifications: (Minimum qualifications will be considered required unless specifically stated otherwise)

Experience

• Minimum of one 1 year C.N.A Experience. Home Health or Hospice experience is preferred.
• Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.

Education and Training

• (Acquired through formal education, outside study, training on jobs of lesser degree, or by any combination of these. May be expressed in terms of formal educational equivalents):
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of training program approved by MDPH for HCA-III and other regulators

License, Certification & Registration

• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification
• Massachusetts Nursing Assistant certification required
• CHPNA Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant preferred
• Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements

• Participates in the rotation of on-call schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Strong observation skills and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise appropriate professional boundaries.

• Working Conditions
• Uniform / Dress Requirements (Beyond those requirements outlined within Policy No. C:3-015.1): None
• May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions. Must drive in various weather conditions on roads in varying repair.
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Travel required. OSHA exposure category:
• OSHA exposure category: Category I
• Category I ― Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues.
• Category II ―Position includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, but employment may require unplanned Category I tasks.
• Category III ― Position includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues; would not be required to perform Category I tasks.