Works cooperatively with other team members to effectively implement the Hospice Plan of Care for patients.

REPORTS TO:

Home Care Clinical Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be empathetic and responsible, able to use time effectively, be able to accept supervision, relate well to patients and understand and accept the hospice philosophy.


• Current South Carolina Nurse Aide Certification.


• Demonstrate competency in skills needed to perform job duties.


• Ability to function as part of a team


• Ability to embrace the mission and culture of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist patients with baths, care of mouth, skin and hair.


• Assist patients with elimination functions.


• Help patients in and out of bed; assisting with ambulation.


• Perform such incidental household services as are essential to patient health care.


• Report any changes or concerns regarding patients' conditions and/or family situations to the registered nurse.


• Maintain effective working relations with patients, families and members of hospice interdisciplinary team.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.


• Document all aspects of care provided according to the policies established for the Hospice/HomeCare program and the individual patients care plan.


• Participate in organization sponsored events

"Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer"

Subject to a post employment background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.