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HOSPICE AIDEBerkshire Healthcare • Springfield, MA, United States
HOSPICE AIDE

HOSPICE AIDE

Berkshire Healthcare • Springfield, MA, United States
30+ days ago
Salary
$40.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Hospice Aide

Come join this collaborative and innovative team. At Integritus Healthcare /Pioneer Valley Hospice, you will enjoy weekly pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career.

Ready to love working again and be proud of where you work? Do you want to be valued and have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? If you answered 'yes,' we can't wait to introduce you to our team of dedicated, caring professionals.

Join one of the largest post-acute health care systems across Massachusetts, committed to fulfilling the health and residential needs of the population in the communities we serve.

Position Summary: This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position. The Hospice Aide is a trained support member of the interdisciplinary team with responsibility for specialized services that provide comfort and personal care to hospice patients. The scope of work assigned to a Hospice Aide is determined by the individual interdisciplinary plan of care and will be in accordance with all agency policies and regulations that govern the provision of the service.

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

Experience: Minimum of one 1 year C.N.A Experience. Home Health or Hospice experience is preferred.

Education and Training: 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: Category I ? Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues.

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