Hospice Aide - Choice Health At Home : Job Details

About Company:Our Mission at Choice is to enhance the life of every patient we serve in the pursuit of delivering excellent healthcare. We've worked diligently to shape the culture of the company in how we lead and work daily. As leaders, employees, clinicians, and support staff we strive to apply the Pillars of Choice every day.About the Role:The Hospice Aide plays a vital role in providing compassionate, hands-on care to patients receiving end-of-life services in the TX - Tyler Hospice Branch. This position focuses on enhancing the comfort and dignity of patients by assisting with daily living activities and supporting their emotional and physical needs. The Hospice Aide works closely with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure that care plans are effectively implemented and adjusted as needed. This role requires a deep commitment to patient-centered care, empathy, and the ability to respond sensitively to the unique challenges faced by terminally ill patients and their families. Ultimately, the Hospice Aide contributes significantly to improving the quality of life for patients during their final stages and offers essential support to their loved ones.As a Hospice Aide, you will:Provide direct patient care to patients under direction of the RN and according to the Aid Plan of Care.Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care.Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.Provide an environment which promotes respect for patients, privacy and property.Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.RequirementsCurrent CNA/HHA certificationsValid Driver's LicenseValid Auto InsuranceCPR CertificationHomeCare HomeBase experience preferredBenefits and PerksMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance401k with matchHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort & Long Term Disability InsurancePaid Time OffPaid HolidaysCompany car may be eligible after 90 days should all criteria be met assigned by the fleet car management team