physical therapy aide

physical therapy aide Broken Arrow, OK

Angels Care Hospice
Full Time Broken Arrow, OK 41671 - 31947 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description

Broken Arrow, OK

Angels Care Hospice is now hiring a Certified Hospice Aide for our office located in Broken Arrow, OK. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Angels Care Hospice is Nationally Recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’!

Job Description

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 documenting observations and care performed.

The hospice aide will be assigned by a Registered Nurse in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care.

Job Duties

Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

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 Case Manager immediately.

Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.

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.

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 Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issue.

Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.

Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.

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.

Qualifications

Meets the training requirements of the State.

Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training. Sixteen hours of class room must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.

At least 18 years of age.

Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.

Satisfactory references from previous employers.

Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.

Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training. Sixteen hours of class room must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.

Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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About Angels Care Hospice

Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.angelscarehospice.com

physical therapy aide
Angels Care Hospice

www.angelscarehospice.com
Wichita, KS
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private
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