Hospice Aide I-HC

Job description

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Assigned Management, this position provides the quality care necessary to restore or maintain the patient’s physical and emotional well being. The position assists with the physical and personal care of clients and their activities of daily living, including assistance with meals, maintenance of safety and environmental upkeep. The Aide assists in maintaining a supportive and empathetic environment for patients and families. STATUS: Per Diem: LOCATION: Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center: DEPARTMENT: HILDEBRANDT INPATIENT UNIT: SCHEDULE: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm - 7pm, or 7am-7pm ATTRIBUTES: Level I: o Currently certified CNA. o Documented home health aide or nurse aide training and competency evaluation from an out-of-state training program o Home health aide with documented home health aide training and competency evaluation who has not been employed as a home health aide for 24 consecutive months Those qualifying with a CNA, an out-of-state training program, or as an HHA without 24 consecutive months of employment must complete Lifetime’s competency program and earn active New York State HHA certification within 4 days from hire. Must respect pat...