Hospice Aide - Inpatient Night Shift Sign On Included
Hospice Aide - Inpatient Night Shift Sign On Included
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Job Description
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience
One year of previous experience. Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program accepted in lieu of experience. Hospice experience preferred. Previous experience with dying patients.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and understanding of the Hospice Philosophy
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Skill in managing issues related to death/dying
- Ability to work independently
- Skill with personal computers and electronic documentation
- Ability to demonstrate empathy for the needs of the ill injured frail and the impaired.
- Competent to safety handle medications
Licensures Certifications
- Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Physical Requirements
- Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health.
- Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail when performing basic patient care tasks.
- Ability to walk and stand up to ninety percent 90 of work time and ability to lift and position patients.
Working Conditions
- Works in inpatient facility. Frequent exposure to varying temperatures dust noise and the like.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs personal care needs by attending to patient/family requests promptly. Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals. Provides personal care including baths back rubs oral hygiene shampoos and changing bed linen. Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. Assists in feeding the patient.
- Meets safety needs of patient and uses equipment safely and properly (foot stools side rails O2 etc..
- Plans and prepares nutritious meals as assigned.
- Takes and records oral rectal and auxiliary temperatures pulse respiration and blood pressure when ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).
- Provides proper care and observation of patients skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
- Reports patients condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals associated with the patient and interpersonal issues.
- Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the Hospice Nurse Clinical Partner or therapist.
- Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs. Keeps patient room orderly as assigned
- Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).
- Provides respite for patients/family/caregiver when onsite as appropriate.
All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
- Treats others with fairness kindness and respect for personal dignity and privacy
- Listens and responds appropriately to others needs feelings and capabilities
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
- Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
- Actively pursues learning and selfdevelopment
- Pays attention to detail; follows through
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
- Sets a positive professional example for others
- Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
- Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
- Reports to work regularly and on time
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
- Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
- Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
- Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
- Demonstrates honesty integrity and good judgment
- Respects the cultural psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
- Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
- Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
- Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
- Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientl
Pay Range
$16.74 $23.21Final salary offer will be based on the candidates qualifications education experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
COVID19 Vaccination
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age national origin mental or physical disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
