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Hospice Aide - Innovative Senior Care by Brookdale Senior Living
Brookdale Senior Living is the nation's leading operator of senior housing communities with 562 communities nationwide. We are a fast growing, publicly traded company, (NYSE: BKD) with a rich 25 year heritage of senior housing expertise. We currently have an opportunity for an organized, experienced and highly motivated Hospice Aide within our Denver, CO Innovative Senior Care Network. Immediate Opening: PRN Hospice Aide
Job Number: 20067
Job Type: PRN
Location: Denver Network How to apply for this exceptional opportunity...
Apply Online: www.brookdalecareers.com
Email: fsmith@brookdaleliving.com
Job ID: 20067
(Please add the JOB ID # 20067 in the subject line of the email)
Candidate Qualifications
* Must be 18 years of age.
* Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
* Must have previous experience working in the healthcare industry
* Must meet the training requirements of the state of CO.
* Must have the ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
* Must understand hospice philosophy and feel comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
* Must be able to provide satisfactory references from previous employers.
* Must be self-directed and work well with little direct supervision.
* Must be secure with issues of death/dying.
* Possess a calm manner when in a patient's home and have empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired. Hospice Aide Job 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 care performed. The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care. The Hospice Aide would need to be a Certified Nursing Assistant. The Hospice Aide will perform but are not limited to the following responsibilities: * 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 Hospice 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 Hospice 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. How to apply for this exceptional opportunity...
Apply Online: www.brookdalecareers.com
Contact: Careers@brookdaleliving.com
Email: fsmith@brookdaleliving.com
Job ID: 20067 Innovative Senior Care by Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer operating under an affirmative action plan.
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