Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
Successful completion of a state-established or other training program meeting the requirements of 42 CFR § 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, a state licensure program meeting the requirements of 42 CFR § 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program meeting the requirements of 42 CFR § 484.36(b).
Good verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
A valid driver's license and a reliable, insured automobile are required for making home visits.
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification is required.
Responsibilities
Perform assigned personal-care services promptly to meet patients' personal needs and promote comfort.
Meet patient safety needs and use equipment safely and properly.
Provide personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens as assigned.
Assist patients with dressing and undressing as assigned.
Assist with patient meals as assigned.
Provide proper skin care and observation to prevent tissue breakdown over bony prominences.
Report patients' conditions and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse.
Assist with ambulation and exercise as instructed by the primary care nurse or therapist.
Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals.
Provide assigned assistance with light laundry needs.
Perform range-of-motion exercises and other simple procedures as extended therapy services when ordered and when competency has been completed and demonstrated.
Provide respite for the patient's family or caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
Keep the patient's living area clean and orderly as assigned.
Follow the organization's documentation, care procedures, and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Respect the patient, family, or caregiver environment and the patient's personal needs.
Description
COMPETITIVE PAY AND BENEFITS
Longleaf Hospice and Palliative Care is locally-owned with offices located in Atlanta, Covington and Roswell, offering end-of-life care to those with life limiting illnesses in the communities we serve. We believe that this very special care is best provided by professionals who live and work in the community they serve. At Longleaf Hospice and Palliative Care, we integrate and address the diverse, seen and unseen needs of patients and their families.
As a Hospice Aide, you will perform various services for patients as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort through:
Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly
Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly
Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linens as often as assigned
Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned
Assisting with patient meals as assigned
Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse
Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the primary care nurse or therapist
Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals
Providing assistance 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 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
Respectful of patient/family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs
Requirements
Successful completion of a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of 42 CFR § 484.36(b)
Good verbal and written communication and problem solving skills
Responsible valid driver’s license; reliable, insured, automobile for making home visits required