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The home hospice aide is an integral part of the hospice interdisciplinary team, caring for terminally ill patients and their families in their homes. Under supervision of a registered nurse, the hospice aide is responsible for delivery of specific aspects of patient care as indicated in the Hospice Aide Plan of Care. The hospice aide will be part of the team caring for patients in their homes in the western Baltimore County area including Halethorpe, Catonsville, Pikesville and Reisterstown.
Education:
High School diploma or GED.
Licensure:
Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
Experience:
Previous experience in an acute care or home care setting.
Skills:
Knowledge and understanding of the Hospice Philosophy
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in managing issues related to death/dying
Ability to work independently
Ability to effectively communicate with facility staff when necessary if assigned to facility-based care.
Skill with hand-held communication devices and electronic documentation
Ability to demonstrate empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs personal care needs by attending to patient/family requests promptly. Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals. Provides personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen. Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. Assists in feeding the patient.
Meets safety needs of patient and uses equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.).
Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).
Provides proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
Reports patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the primary care nurse or therapist.
Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs. Keeps patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned
Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).
Provides respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.

Pay Range
$15.92 - $22.07
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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