Hospice Home Health Aide - Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Home Health Aide for Hospice

Home Health Aides with Grace and Glory Hospice visit and provide care to patients in their homes. Each patient has a different Plan of Care managed by the RN Case Manager.

This is a PER DIEM position. Visit Rate is $45.00 per visit. Hourly is $30.00 an hour for training / in-services and meetings. Plus mileage compensation at 65.5 cents per mile to and from visit. Also drive time reimbursement.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Hospice Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care under the direction of a registered nurse.

• Perform Personal Care for Patients (bathing,dressing,toileting,feeding, etc) according to the Plan of Care
• Document care provided according to agency policy through our online system HospiceMD
• Report any deviations from the Plan of Care to the Case Manager (or designee if not available).
• Use durable medical equipment.
• Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
• Provide proper care and observation of the patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Reports any changes / areas of concern to Case Manager.
• Provide respite for patient's family / caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Participate in QAPI activities.
• Participate in IDG meetings, as appropriate.
• NEVER dispense or administer medications.

Job Conditions

Requirements

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