Inpatient Unit Hospice Aide PRN

Company:

Compassus

The Inpatient Unit Hospice Aide is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Inpatient Unit Hospice Aide insures that the center is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times to provide for the care and welfare of the customers in a healthful environment.

In addition, s/he ensures that good housekeeping services are performed in every department of the center and are planned in cooperation with the department head. This role may also fill in as needed as a Hospice Aide-House Mother.

• Answers the “call button” from the patient.
• Follows specific cleaning and service instructions as outlined by the Hospice Director of Clinical Services.
• Checks stock and informs supervisor of supply needs.
• Provides an assigned patient the attention needed to maintain a sanitary, odor‑free, orderly environment.
• Assists with family needs and/or post‑mortem care at the time of death.
• Launders linens and clothing.
• Sorts, counts, folds, marks, or carries linens.
• Replenishes supplies such as drinking glasses and writing supplies.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Completes all assignments scheduled in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED highly preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training highly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends. Must be able to travel. Must be able to tend the geriatric and the terminally ill.

• Certified Nursing Assistant highly preferred.
• In states where licensure is not required (AL, AZ, CT, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MA, ME, MI, MS, MT, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV), applicants must meet one of the following:
  • They are already a licensed/certified aide; or
  • They have completed a state‑approved nurse aide training program AND have been continuously employed in that capacity for the previous 24 months
• Current CPR certification required.

The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

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