Hospice Aide

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In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lippincott - 301 Lippincott Drive

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the hospice registered nurse the HHA provides compassionate and supportive care to patients with terminal illnesses at end of life. Hospice Aide performs personal care services following plan of care to improve upon patients’ quality of life which include bathing, dressing, and feeding. Assists with patient mobility, using assistive devices if necessary. Performs household duties as needed including bed making, laundry, and meal preparation. Documents care provided. Relays pertinent information to the assigned hospice registered nurse.

Position Responsibilities:

Knowledgeable of and supports the plan of care under the direction of the RN.

Provides compassionate and meaningful personal care and household chores to/for the patient as established in the plan of care in order to improve upon patients’ quality of life.

Submits all documentation (care plan, time sheets, API, etc.) accurately and timely.

Identifies and communicates changes in the patients’ status to RN and responds appropriately.

Reinforces education and provides emotional support to the patient and family / responsible party regarding individual care needs, wellness, and safety issues.

Practice standard precautions and patient safety principles.

Identifies and partakes in performance improvement activities. Participates within interdisciplinary group meetings and provides meaningful feedback as requested. Maintains departmental level competencies.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience:

Nurse Aide experience preferred.

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.

Successful completion of State Certified Aide course.

Training / Certification / Licensure:

License as a Certified Home Health Aide.

Must have current proof of valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Current Certification CPR and BLS.

Hourly Rate: $18.54 - $24.68
The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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