Hospice Aide, CNA; FTE

HOSPICE AIDE, CNA (1.0 FTE)

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Walla Walla Community Hospice is looking for a dedicated Hospice Aide to deliver high-quality personal care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position plays a vital role in supporting patient comfort, maintaining safety, and enhancing quality of life. We value teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to excellence in end-of-life care.

Walla Walla Community Hospice is looking for a dedicated Hospice Aide to deliver high-quality personal care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position plays a vital role in supporting patient comfort, maintaining safety, and enhancing quality of life. We value teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to excellence in end-of-life care.

The Hospice Aide serves as an integral member of the hospice team and is responsible for providing compassionate care and support to terminally ill individuals receiving hospice services. Hospice Aides provide care under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with the hospice patient’s established Plan of Care. Hospice Aides performs numerous services for hospice patients to meet their personal needs and to promote comfort.

This role also works collaboratively with the hospice interdisciplinary team to observe changes in patient condition and report observations and care performed. The hospice aide will work closely with the patient, patient’s family and/or caregivers, and others involved in the individual’s care to provide physical, emotional, and psychological support during the final stages of life.

• Assist patients with personal care needs including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and other personal care tasks.
• Provide mobility assistance including transferring, position, and mobility support.
• Monitor and report changes in patients’ condition to the hospice nurse case manager and other members of the care team as appropriate.
• Provide companionship and emotional support patients and their loved ones during difficult times.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including nurses, physicians, and other caregivers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Perform homemaker duties including light housekeeping, meal preparation, feeding assistance, and other tasks to support patient comfort and safety.
• Assist with supply management including ordering, inventory, stocking, and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

• Maintain effective communication with the patient’s nurse case manager and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss patient care and process improvements.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking English as required for business necessity.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the company and its employees.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all communications and care provided in patients’ electronic health record (EHR).
• Ability to maintain respect for the dignity and confidentiality of the patient.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations, Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, and scope of practice.
• Ability to adhere to hospice policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Accountability for HIPAA privacy and security standards within the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

Education/Experience & Certificates/Licenses:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current and active Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) license in Oregon and Washington State.
• 2+ years of work experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, long term…