Job Description:

Position SummaryThe Inpatient Unit Hospice Aide is responsible for modeling the 3 Company values of Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence, and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of success as the foundation. She is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the Company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Inpatient Unit Hospice Aide role insures that the center is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times to provide for care and welfare of the customers in a healthful environment. In addition, she insures that good housekeeping services are performed in every department of the center and are planned in cooperation with the department head. This role may also fill in as needed as Hospice Aide-House Mother. She is responsible for applying the rules and regulations of state and federal regulatory agencies and other certified agencies.Position Specific ResponsibilitiesAnswers the "call button" from the patient.Follows specific cleaning and service instructions as outlined by the Hospice Director of Clinical Services.Checks stock and notifies supervisor of supply needs.Gives an assigned patient the attention needed to provide a sanitary, odor free, orderly environment.Assists with family needs andor post mortem care at the time of death.Launders linens and clothing.Sorts, counts, folds, marks, or carries linens.Replenishes supplies such as drinking glasses and writing supplies.Replenishes bathroom pletes all assignments scheduled in a timely manner.Performs other duties as assigned.Education Andor ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree highly preferred.One (1) to three (3) months related experience andor training highly preferred.Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.SkillsMathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, colleagues, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy. Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends. Must be able to travel. Must be able to tend the geriatric and the terminally ill.Certifications, Licenses and RegistrationsCertified Nursing Assistant highly states where licensure is not required (AL, AZ, CT, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MA, ME, MI, MS, MT, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV), applicants must meet one of the following:They are already a licensedcertified aide; orThey have completed a state-approved nurse aide training program AND have been continuously employed in that capacity for the previous 24 monthsCurrent CPR certification required.Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The colleague frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The colleague is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The colleague must frequently lift andor move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. There will be possible exposure to infectious diseases through working with clinical caregivers. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.Pay Range$15.00 - $20.82 hour