PRN Hospice Aide

Reports To:

Director of Clinical Services

About Luminary Hospice:
At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their end-of-life journey. Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all we are honored to serve, focusing on the whole person with expert medical care, pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and resources for families and caregivers.

The PRN hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse. They perform various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient s personal needs and promote comfort. They observe the patient, report observations, and document care performed. The PRN hospice aide is assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient s care.

• Perform personal care needs according to the patient s assignment and attend to requests promptly. If unable to perform a task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
• Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques within the realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Meet safety needs of the patient and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2, etc.).
• Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens as assigned.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assist in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Take and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered and with demonstrated competency.
• Provide proper care and observation of the patient s skin to prevent tissue breakdown over bony prominences.
• Assess and report on the patient s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Be aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Provide a normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
• Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as reminders.
• Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals. Assist with light laundry needs as assigned.
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extension therapy service as ordered with demonstrated competency.
• Provide respite for patient, family, or caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Keep the patient s living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• Adhere to the organization s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Respect the patient and family/caregiver environment and patient s personal needs.

The statements above are a representative summary of major duties and responsibilities. Incumbents may be asked to perform job-related tasks beyond those stated.

• Active STNA or CNA certification (state-specific) in the state where duties are performed.
• Meets the state training requirements and completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training (16 hours classroom before 16 hours practical).
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understands hospice philosophy and is comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision; comfortable with issues of death/dying; maintains a calming manner in patient s home.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and impaired.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with a valid automobile insured per organization requirements and in good working order.
• Completes a probationary period to ensure competency, documented by the supervisor and the employee.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability,…