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Luminary Hospice · 2 hours ago

Hospice Aide

South Bend, IN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Luminary Hospice is a mission-driven organization that empowers its team members to provide compassionate end-of-life care. The hospice aide plays a vital role in delivering personalized support to patients and families, performing essential personal care tasks, and ensuring the comfort and dignity of those they serve.

Assisted LivingElder CareHome Health CareMedical

Responsibilities

Performing personal care needs 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 the realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality

Meeting the safety needs of the patient 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

Taking and recording oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency

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

Assessing and reporting on the 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

Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist

Provide a normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed

Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as 'reminders.'

Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Assisting as assigned with light laundry needs

Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency

Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate

Keeping the 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

Qualification

STNACNA Certification75 hours trainingCPR certificationUnderstanding hospice philosophyEmpathySelf-directionPersonal hygiene

Required

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

Complete a probationary period. This probationary period is to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications and is documented by the supervisor and the employee

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings options

Company

Luminary Hospice

Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey.

Founded in 2022