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SalaryCelebrated as the #1 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2023 by The Washington Post, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.
Why Our Team Members Vote Us #1
Goodwin Living ranks #1 thanks to team members who respond to an annual survey conducted by a neutral, third-party resource. Here are some reasons they honor us with this ranking:
Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.
About the Position
Goodwin Hospice Aides provide personal care to hospice patients under the supervision of an RN. As members of the interdisciplinary team, hospice aides contribute to the individualized plan of care. This position requires an aide who is able to drive to patients’ homes and facilities other than Goodwin Living.
Job Duties
- Patient’s needs and the nursing orders. All care is directed by an RN’s care plan.
- Provide support for and reinforce the team’s teaching to patient caregivers, including appropriate education about end-of-life symptoms and concerns.
- Communicate with the hospice nurse regarding services provided and significant
- findings regarding the patient’s functional status and change in care needs.
- Document the care provided and the patient’s response to care.
- Assist clients in and out of bed, including the use of mechanical lifting equipment, when applicable.
- Assisting clients with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable.
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding, as directed by the patient’s plan of care.
- Assist with light housekeeping to including but not limited to making beds, washing dishes, watering plants, dusting empty trash, light vacuuming.
- Aide competencies are assessed annually and PRN. Advance notice is given. Aides must be able to pass their competencies in order to remain employed as a Goodwin Living Aide.
- Position requires travel between Goodwin House Alexandria and Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads and to patients’ homes in the community. Transportation will not be provided by Goodwin Living.
Job Requirements
- Must be licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Certified Nurse Aide.
- Must have the ability to deal tactfully with others.
- Must be able to speak, read and write English.
- Must be able to document in hospice software.
A sampling of our many benefits!
We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Daily Pay: Work and get paid the same day!
- Tuition Assistance for Career Development
- Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
- Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
- Staff Emergency Grants
- Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000 for referring friends and family!
- Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More
About Goodwin Living
At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #1 in 2023!
Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.
