Hospice aide, Healthcare Nursing

Position: Hospice Aide I
Job Description

Full Time Day Shift - Hospice of Cincinnati

Location:

4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati OH 45242

Work Schedule:

• Full Time (80 hours/biweekly)
• Day Shift

Job Overview:

Provides direct patient care to Hospice of Cincinnati patients under the direction of a nurse. The hospice aide will assist with, and/or perform basic activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, assistance with ambulation, etc., and will serve as a provider of companionship and emotional support, even during times of crisis. The position is responsible for knowing safety policies and following approved procedures.

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please use the link to view Tri Health's benefits:

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Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Reading and Math ability appropriate to the position.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Required

Job Responsibilities:

Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a nurse, including bathing, feeding, assistance with ambulation, providing companionship and emotional support, even during times of crisis; follows regulatory and organizational processes and practices to promote a safe clinical environment.
Communicates effectively with the patient's interdisciplinary team, including patient and patient family members.
Performs equipment and supply related quality checks and reports problems/malfunctions appropriately.
Monitors supply rooms, reports missing supplies, restocks supplies as needed.
Complies with regulatory and organizational documentation requirements to ensure accurate reporting of clinical interactions and patient status; ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of technology for documentation purposes.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently
Climbing - Occasionally
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing:
Conversation - Consistently
Hearing:
Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting