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Position Title:
Home Health Aide/Homemaker
Benefit Eligible:
Yes
Reports to Position:
IPU Clinical Supervisor/ Clinical Coordinator
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Department:
Inpatient Care Unit/ Clinical Services
Employee Type:
Full-Time
FTE:
100%
EEO Category:
Service Worker
Supervisory Position:
No
OSHA Exposure Category:
III High Exposure Risk
PPE Required:
Yes
POSITON SUMMARY
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.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Hospice Aide
- Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to their requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
- Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (side rails, 02 etc.)
- Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
- Performing simple one-step wound care, when documentation of in-service for the specific procedure in the Hospice Aide personnel record. All procedures performed by the Hospice Aide shall be in compliance with current standards of nursing practice.
- Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
- Planning, preparing and assistance in feeding the patient nutritious meals as assigned.
- Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary 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 prominences.
- 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.
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the RN Case Manager or therapist.
- Offering and assisting with bedpans/urinals. Provide assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
- Provide 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.
- 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.
Homemaker
- Assists patients in self-care activities.
- Provides homemaking activities for the terminally ill.
- Observes the patient for changes in general physical and mental conditions. Reports any changes noted to the Clinical Supervisor.
- Keeps the private home clean and orderly.
- Plans meals and purchases food and household supplies, as appropriate.
- Prepares and serves nutritious meals according to the family's needs and the patient's plan of care.
- Washes dishes and cleans the kitchen after meals.
- Assists the family in the practice of safety, hygiene, and good nutrition where possible.
- Provides for cleaning of laundry. 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 the incumbent of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related tasks or special projects, other than those stated in this description, by supervisors/Leadership Team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma/ Equivalent
Experience:
One (1) year of full-time employment experience in a hospital or nursing facility
Certifications/ Licensure/ Training:
- Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification
- Valid Louisiana Driver's License
- Valid BLS CPR Certification
- Automobile Liability Coverage (personal vehicle)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Previous hospice experience preferred.
COMPETENCIES
- Proficient - Understanding of Hospice Philosophy of Care.
- Advanced - Empathy for the ill and dying, along with their loved ones.
- Advanced - Ability to read, follow directions, work independently, and operate mobile documentation device. Advanced - Ability to maintain professional appearance and communication at all times.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N/A (not applicable)
Activity is not required for this position
O (occasionally)
Position requires this activity up to 2.5 hours per day
F (frequently)
Position requires this activity 2.5 5.5 hours per day
C (constantly)
Position requires this activity more than 5.5 hours per day
Sitting
F
Repetitive Motions (right foot)
F
Standing
F
Repetitive Motions (left foot)
F
Walking
F
Repetitive Motions (right hand)
O
Squatting
O
Repetitive Motions (left hand)
O
Bending
F
Repetitive Grasping (right hand)
O
Kneeling
O
Repetitive Grasping (left hand)
O
Climbing
O
Repetitive Turning (right hand)
O
Twisting
F
Repetitive Turning (left hand)
O
Crawling
N/A
Repetitive Fine Manipulation (right hand)
O
Reaching
O
Repetitive Fine Manipulation (left hand)
O
Clear Vision (night)
O
Repetitive Speed Work (right hand)
O
Push/ Pull 00-10 lbs.
F
Repetitive Speed Work (left hand)
O
Push/ Pull 11-24 lbs.
F
Lift/ Carry 00-10 lbs.
F
Push/ Pull 25-34 lbs.
O
Lift/ Carry 11-14 lbs.
F
Push/ Pull 35-50 lbs.
N/A
Lift/ Carry 25-34 lbs.
O
Push/ Pull 51-74 lbs.
N/A
Lift/ Carry 35-50 lbs.
N/A
Push/ Pull 75-100 lbs.
N/A
Lift/ Carry 51-74 lbs.
N/A
Push/ Pull 100+ lbs.
N/A
Lift/ Carry 75-100 lbs.
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Employee may be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions. Employees may also be exposed to dust, fumes or gases. Must drive in various weather conditions on roads in varying degrees of repair.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Employee may be exposed to infections/contagious diseases. May have contact with patients under a variety of circumstances. May be near moving equipment.
VEHICLE OPERATION:Staff may be required to operate a personal vehicle in the performance of their duties with Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. All staff operating a personal vehicle in the performance of their duties must provide proof of and maintain auto insurance and a valid, unencumbered driver’s license.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENCIES:All offers of employment with Hospice of Acadiana, Inc., are contingent upon receipt a satisfactory criminal background check result, a satisfactory drug and alcohol screen result, a national sex offender registry check, and verification allowable participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and all other Federal health care programs. Some positions may also require a satisfactory physical examination prior to hire and/ or proof of an unencumbered driver’s license.
COVID-19:All Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New hires that are not vaccinated will be required to have completed the primary series of vaccination within 30 days of hire, unless that new hire has met the medical or religious exemption outlined in federal, state or local laws.
PRE-EXISTING CONDITION DISCLOSURE:All Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. employees are required to disclose any pre-existing medical conditions or disabilities post-hire and once annually.
TUBERCULIN SCREENING:All Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. employees are required to have documented evidence of a tuberculin (PPD) blood or skin screening prior to patient contact. Screenings will be conducted annually.
