Aide - Home Health/Hospice
Franciscan Healthcare is looking for an Aide in our Home Health and Hospice department to assist with nursing care to patients under the supervision of other licensed medical professionals. This position will be responsible for personal hygiene, comfort, and safety measures, assisting with activity, and simple nursing procedures.
Hours: Part-time or PRN; General hours are between 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure quality and safe delivery of personal care services
- Participate in the development and implementation of the plan of care
- Implement current personal care services; discuss plan of care with RN
- Provide patient care in regard to hygiene, mobility, comfort, psychosocial, spiritual and nutritional needs
- Carry out treatments, collection of specimens, vital signs, intake and output, and monitoring and emptying drainage devices
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience
- Nursing Assistant or Hospice Aide certification through an approved program
- Experience in hospice or related health care field preferred
- Valid driver’s license
Other Competencies
- Interpersonal skills requiring courtesy and tact are necessary to communicate effectively
- Medium strength with lifting of 50 lbs. occasionally, 25lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. constantly (Lifting over 35 lbs requires assistive devices be used)
- Speak and understand the English language
- Ability to properly lift position and transport patients (with assistance as defined)
- Ability to stabilize unsteady patient when ambulating
- Ability to record information accurately and follow instructions exactly
