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Hospice Aide in Alpena, Michigan at Hospice of Michigan

Job Function: Medical
Hospice of Michigan
Alpena, Michigan, 49707, United States
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Job Description

Job Summary: Provides basic personal care and homemaking services as directed by the Manager, Service Operations (or designee) or RN.

Essential Functions

  • Performs the following or similar patient-care tasks in accordance with the plan of care developed by the RN:
  • Temperature, pulse and respiration,
  • Sponge, tub, shower and/or bed baths; shampoo in sink, tub, shower and/or bed,
  • Oral hygiene, nail and skin care, back rubs; assist with use of bedpan or urinal,
  • Making an occupied bed,
  • Range of motion exercises, positioning, transferring, ambulating,
  • Performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services,
  • Assistance with ambulation or exercise,
  • Assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered, as set up by the caregiver/family,
  • Setting up meals, assistance with feeding in accordance with facility policies (when applicable),
  • Assists patients with light household services essential to health care at home. such as preparing light meals, washing dishes, dusting furniture, etc.
  • Maintains a safe environment and observes appropriate infection control precautions.
  • Assists in maintaining or improving the patient’s independent functioning as patient condition allows.
  • Reinforces the patient’s proper use of assistive devices.
  • Informs the Manager, Service Operations (or designee) or RN of changes in the patient’s condition, needs or patient/family issues.
  • Interacts and communicates with patients, caregivers, interdisciplinary team (IDT) team members, volunteers, and external customers.
  • Documents patient care following established organizational standards and submits documentation in accordance with policies.
  • Communicates complete and accurate information to team disciplines in a timely manner.
  • Acts as a resource for staff members, and orients new staff as needed.
  • Works collaboratively and actively participates in team functions and meetings.
  • Completes a minimum of twelve (12) hours of in-service education and training programs annually, to comply with the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987.
  • Utilizes allocated supplies and resources appropriately to ensure business outcomes are met.
  • Adjusts to changes in workload and schedules based on changing departmental organizational priorities.
  • Participates in internal and external education, training, in-services, quality improvement initiatives, meetings, team functions and other activities to promote personal and professional growth.

    • Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Current CNA certification required.
  • One (1) or two (2) years’ experience as a home health/hospice aide or nurse aide preferred.
  • Completion of a home health/hospice aide training and competency-evaluation program or an in-house competency-evaluation program.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently and be able to effectively communicate in internal and external relationships for all essential job functions.
  • Ability to use technology (hardware and software) required of clinicians in their practice.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player, have sound judgment; effective organizational, communication, prioritization and follow-through skills; attention to detail; accuracy; dependability; tact; and ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Must be able to cope with family/caregiver emotional stress, cultural diversity and be tolerant of individual life-styles.
  • Proof of current tuberculin testing required. Patient contact will not be allowed until tuberculin clearance is documented.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.

    • Job Location

    Alpena, Michigan, 49707, United States

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