Hospice Aide - Inpatient

Hospice Aide

Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice Care Team as a Hospice Aide dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life's most vulnerable moments. You'll serve as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is compassionate and confident working independently in a field-based or home-care setting. A passion for supporting colleagues, providing calm reassurance, and upholding the highest standards of patient-centered care will make you an invaluable part of our hospice mission.

Location:

Hospice of Cincinnati - 4360 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Work Schedule:

Full Time (36 hours Weekly) (every third weekend and holiday) Night Shift 7:30pm-7:00am

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.

This position works for the Hospice of Cincinnati Central Inpatient Unit in Blue Ash. The hours are 7p-7:30a (night shift). Must be willing to float to the 3 inpatient care centers (Anderson, Hamilton and Christ), continuous care and Vigils as needed. Mileage reimbursement is offered when floating. Conducts bedside shift reporting, point of care charting and demonstrates flexibility. Knowledge of computer systems, basic keyboarding skills and able to perform computer related tasks.

Manager Comments: 12-hour shifts, every third weekend/holiday, must have reliable transportation, mileage reimbursement when floating.

Job Overview:
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.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED 2 years of high school education in general studies (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

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.

Tri Health SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At Tri Health, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL Tri Health team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community