PRN Hospice Aide
On-siteFort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeAssociates DegreeSmall
Full TimeAssociates DegreeSmall
Job Summary
Perform personal care tasks including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, and changing linens while maintaining patient safety with proper equipment use. Monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure, then report observations and significant condition changes to the Case Manager. Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and simple therapy procedures as directed, while providing respite for patients and families. Maintain clean living areas and adhere to documentation standards and care procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Active STNA or CNA (state will dictate) Certification in the state performing job duties.
- Meets the training requirements of the State.
- Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training.
- Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed before a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
- Understands hospice philosophy and is comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
- Satisfactory references from previous employers.
- Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Secure with issues of death/dying.
- Provides a calm manner when in a patient's home.
- Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and the impaired.
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
- Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
- Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
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