Hiring company: Compassus
As a Hospice Aide, you will provide personal care, supportive services, education, and light household duties in a plan of care developed by the Registered Nurse Case Manager. You will communicate and track changes to reflect assigned duties set by the RN while working with the entire Inter-Disciplinary Team.
Principal Accountabilities
- Provide patients the attention needed to create a sanitary and orderly environment
- Assist with personal care including bathing, nail and skin care, oral hygiene, and toileting
- Communicate identified needs and potential solutions to the interdisciplinary team
- Take vital signs
- Participate in staff meetings, educational programs and community events
Qualifications
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include some evenings and weekends as needed
- Ability to apply sound or good judgment to carry out instructions
- High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information
- Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance
Education, Experience and Certifications
High school diploma or general education degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
State-specific certifications
Connecticut- Certified Nursing Assistant designation by the CT board of nursing.
Maine - Certified Nursing Assistant designation by the ME board of nursing.
Massachusetts - Certified Nursing Assistant designation by the MA board of nursing.
New Hampshire – LNA certification by NH board of nursing.
New Jersey - Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant designation by the NJ board of nursing.
Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.