Hospice aide, Healthcare Nursing

Full Time Day Shift - Hospice of Cincinnati

Location:

4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati OH 45242

• 8:00am-4:30pm
• Monday-Friday

The Hospice Aide I 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.

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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• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 6 months- 2 years Previous Healthcare Experience (Required)
• Reading and Math ability appropriate to the position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 Days Required

• 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.

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