Job Responsibilities & Functions:

• Provides direct patient care and administers medication to the terminally ill patient and performs related tasks at SH, per the plan of treatment as assigned by the case manager
• Provides personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, homemaking/housekeeping, and related assistance to patients to increase the level of comfort, and to maintain personal hygiene and a safe, healthy environment for the patient and co-workers
• Communicates effectively and timely with supervising nurse and other hospice aides by performing a change of shift rounds
• Takes and records patient vital signs and reports changes in patients’ condition and/or needs to RN
• Changes simple dressings or ostomy bags as directed
• Performs blood sugar finger sticks and documents results and notifies RN of abnormal results
• Answers call bells promptly to respond to patient/family questions or concerns
• Administers and monitors the supply of medications within the scope of practice per certification
• Documents and reports residents’ response to medication if adverse according to Coastal Hospice policy and procedure
• Collaborates as a team member to meet patients’ plan of care
• Maintain good personal hygiene and project a professional image
• Participates in weekend/holiday rotation to meet patient needs

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Possess a high school degree or equivalent and be eighteen years of age
• Possess a current certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the Board of Nursing in Maryland (MBON)
• Possess valid/current Certified Medication Technician certification with MBON
• Current CPR certification for Healthcare Provider (BLS)
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Ability to use a computer and other office equipment to document patient information
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly with individuals and families in end-of-life situations
• Demonstrated ability to make meaningful patient observations and write brief, accurate reports for patient files
• Self-directed with the ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to be flexible and able to work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work harmoniously with many different types of individuals and groups

Other Requirements:

• Advance knowledge and skills; documenting 12 hours of in-service training per year
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without the use of assistive devices