Quick overview
Job description
To provide personal care services to the terminally ill hospice patient as needed, under the direction of the RN. To provide assistance and understanding to the family and in time of bereavement. To work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care within the guidelines of the IDG care plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational/Degree: High school diploma or GED.
Training/Licensure: Graduate from an approved training and competency course.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Must meet federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements. Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant, preferred.
Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
JOB FACTORS
Physical Requirements:
Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching,
twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist
in lifting and/or transferring of a 100 pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use
appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the
essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required
tests or examinations.
Mental Requirements
Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.
Working Conditions
Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.
Transportation
Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN), Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).