Certified Hospice Aide

Job description (1) Performing personal care needs after given patient's assignment and attending to his/her request promptly. (2) Providing patient and family with positive communication technique, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality. (3) Meeting safety needs of the patient and using equipment safely and properly, (4) Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned. (5) Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. (6) Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pules, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. (7) Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned. (8) Providing proper care an d observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. (9) Assisting and reporting on the patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individual living with the patient and interpersonal issues. Requirements (1) Meets the requirements of the State of California (2) Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau, preferred. (3) at least 18 years of age. (4) Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given. (5) Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill. (6) Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired. (7) Possess and maintains current CPR certification (8) Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order. (9) Successfully completes a probationary period. This probationary period is to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications, and is documented by the supervisor and the employee.