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GBMC HealthCare

Not-for-profit health system operating hospitals

Hospice Aide - Inpatient

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBaltimore, MD, USA$17.24 - $23.91

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • One year of previous experience is required; current enrollment in an accredited nursing program may be accepted instead of experience.
  • Previous experience with dying patients is required.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the hospice philosophy are required.
  • Oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Skill in managing issues related to death and dying is required.
  • Ability to work independently is required.
  • Skill with personal computers and electronic documentation is required.
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy for the needs of ill, injured, frail, and impaired people is required.
  • Competence in safely handling medications is required.
  • Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant is required.
  • Good physical stamina and mental health must be maintained.
  • Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail when performing basic patient care tasks is required.
  • Ability to walk and stand for up to 90% of work time and to lift and position patients is required.
  • Ability to treat others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy is required.
  • Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities is required.
  • Ability to meet or exceed customer expectations is required.
  • Ability to pursue learning and self-development is required.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail and follow through is required.
  • Ability to set a positive, professional example and take ownership of problems is required.
  • Ability to plan and use required resources appropriately is required.
  • Regular and punctual attendance is required.
  • Ability to collaborate with others, address and resolve conflict positively, consider others’ ideas, and recognize contributions is required.
  • Honesty, integrity, good judgment, and respect for patients’ and coworkers’ cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs are required.
  • Ability to embrace change, seek quality improvement, adapt to new situations, and manage time effectively is required.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver specific aspects of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Attend promptly to patient and family personal-care requests, including assisting with bedpans and urinals, bathing, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, dressing and undressing, and feeding.
  • Meet patient safety needs and use equipment such as foot stools, side rails, and oxygen safely and properly.
  • Plan and prepare nutritious meals as assigned.
  • Take and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered and within the aide’s training limitations.
  • Observe and care for patients’ skin to prevent tissue breakdown over bony prominences.
  • Report patient conditions and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse, while remaining aware of caregivers and other individuals associated with the patient and interpersonal issues.
  • Assist with ambulation and exercise as instructed by the Hospice Nurse, Clinical Partner, or therapist.
  • Assist with light laundry as assigned and keep the patient’s room orderly as assigned.
  • Perform range-of-motion exercises and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy when ordered and within the aide’s training limitations.
  • Provide respite for the patient, family, or caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hospice experience is preferred.

About the Company

GBMC HealthCare

Not-for-profit health system operating hospitals

GBMC HealthCare owns and operates Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC), a regional community hospital in Towson, Maryland. It also includes GBMC Health Partners, a network of more than 300 primary care providers and specialists; Greater Baltimore Health Alliance; the GBMC Foundation; and Gilchrist, Maryland’s leading nonprofit provider of serious illness and end-of-life care. The organization coordinates hospital care, outpatient services, and support through its network to deliver medical services to the community. It aims to educate the next generation of clinicians while pursuing high-quality, patient-centered care for every patient and family, aligning care with what the patient would want for their loved ones. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the community by providing comprehensive medical care, education, and support across its facilities and programs.

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Headquarters
Baltimore, MD
Founded
1960

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