Hospice - Certified Hospice Aide – Home Health Aide – HA - CHHA

Job Description

This job is for someone who have a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)and HA (Home Health Aide) license.

Job Title/Position: Certified Hospice Aide

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group 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 will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of

a patient's care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical

and respectful care, including confidentiality.

• Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side

rails, O2 etc.)

• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed

linen as often as assigned.

• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood

pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.

• Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over

bony prominence.

• Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case

Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and

interpersonal issues.

• Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
• Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as

“reminders.”

• 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.

• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.

The above statements are only meant 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 other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Meets the training requirements of the State.
• Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training. Sixteen

hours of class room must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of

death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.

• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization

requirements and is in good working order.

• Successfully completes a probationary period. This probationary period is to ensure the

aide is competent in the above qualifications, and is documented by the supervisor and the

employee.

JOB LIMITATIONS

The hospice aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to

the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take

physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a

licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Good oral and written communications
• Good organizational skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Community home environment
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• In and out of automobile

Employee Signature Date

Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but not be limited to, the

following:

• Providing personal care including:
• Baths
• Back rubs
• Oral hygiene
• Shampoos
• Changing bed linen
• Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
• Skin care to prevent breakdown
• Assisting the patient with toileting activities
• Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse,

respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate

completed/demonstrated skills competency).

• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an

extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate

completed/demonstrated skills competency).

• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
• Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and

properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).

• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the

assigned nurse.

• Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures

and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Experience:

• Hospice: 1 year (Required)
• CNA: 1 year (Required)
• Home Visits: 1 year (Required)
• CNA or HA: 1 year (Required)

License:

• CNA and HHA (Required)