Job Description

Job Location 2600 JOHNSTON ST - LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 Position Type PRN or Seasonal Education Level High School Travel Percentage Up to 50% Job Shift Any

The Hospice Aide/Homemaker is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The Hospice Aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

The Hospice Aide/Homemaker will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient's care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Hospice Aide

1. Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
2. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (side rails, 02 etc.)
3. Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
4. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
5. Planning, preparing, and assistance in feeding the patient nutritious meals as assigned.
6. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
7. Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominences.
8. Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the RN Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
9. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the RN Case Manager or therapist.
10. Offering and assisting with bedpans/urinals. Provide assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
11. Provides assistance with mobility, transferring, walking, range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
12. Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
13. Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
14. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
15. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
16. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
17. IPU HHA will be assigned to work 12-hour shifts with the expectation to work holiday shifts as assigned. HHA may be allowed PTO for that holiday when requested at the discretion of IPU Supervisor.

Homemaker

1. Assists patients in self-care activities.
2. Provides homemaking activities for the terminally ill.
3. Observes the patient for changes in general physical and mental conditions. Reports any changes noted to the RN Case Manager.
4. Keeps the private home clean and orderly.
5. Washes dishes and cleans the kitchen after meals.
6. Assists the family in the practice of safety, hygiene, and good nutrition where possible.
7. Provides for cleaning of laundry.
8. Adheres to the documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks or special projects, other than those stated in this description, by supervisors/Leadership Team.

Qualifications

1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant training program.
2. 
   
   Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience in a hospital or nursing facility with satisfactory reference from previous employer preferred; Hospice experience preferred.
3. Possesses current Louisiana Driver's License, Automobile Liability Coverage and CPR cert.
4. Good physical stamina, mental health and personal hygiene habits.
5. Presents pre-employment medical clearance, including TB and background screening.
6. Ability to read, follow directions, work independently, and operate mobile documentation device.
7. Understands Hospice philosophy of care and has empathy for the ill and dying, along with their loved ones.