Hospice Aide/CNA - Confidential - Home Health Care

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Hospice Aide you will perform personal care activities related to the activities of daily living, under direction of a Case Manager [RN].

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have reliable vehicle.
• 12 months of caregiving experience required (home care, assisted living/memory care, skilled nursing/nursing home, hospital or hospice),
• Hospice experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Current CPR Certified
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Personal cares (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, skin care, etc)
• Review patient care plan
• Lifting and transferring
• Assistance with range of motion & positioning, exercise & ambulation
• Assistance with dining & nutrition
• Electronic charting

In addition:

• Needs strong understanding of professional boundaries
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Good understanding of body mechanics
• Strong communication skills-written, verbal, listening with attention
• Good problem solving skills
• Good time management of self and others
• Able to function in an electronic medical record