Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing personal care as needed after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.

• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.

• Meeting the safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)

• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.

• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.

• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.

• Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.

• Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.

• Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.

• Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.

• Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.

• Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs. Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.

• Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.

• Must be able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Must be able to load and unload medical supplies into car and into patient home

• Must be able to bend, twist, reach and pull during shift. Must be able to operates a computer during shift

• Must be able to drive during shift. The person in this position frequently communicates with patients and their families. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

• Must be able to be stationary and in a sitting position during shift. Must be able to walk throughout the office and patient homes during shift

• Must be able to complete tasks, including learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem-solving, and comprehending.