Hospice Aide, Home Care

Hospice Aide, Home Care role providing personal care and unskilled services in the patient’s residential setting under RN supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) such as hygiene, bathing, back rubs, skin and nail care, shaving, eating, dressing, elimination, ambulation, transfers, bed making, and light housekeeping; meal preparation as directed by the care plan; providing emotional support to patient and caregivers; maintaining a safe and clean patient environment; taking and recording vital signs when advised; informing RN or Clinical Coordinator of changes in patient condition; documenting activities and observations accurately per agency procedures; following the care plan developed by the RN; being available by agency cell phone from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on scheduled work days; performing other duties as assigned. Requirements include a High school diploma or GED and minimum one year of direct patient care experience (preferably in home care); current Tennessee CNA certification; and, if required to drive to perform duties, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee law.