Hospice Aide
Core
Provides personal care, safety monitoring, and basic medical observations for terminally ill patients in home or facility settings under nurse supervision.
Role type
entry-level hospice aide (personal care)
Builds
in-home or facility-based care plans for hospice patients
Domain
healthcare + hospice care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
personal care assistance, vital signs monitoring, meal preparation, patient safety management, skin care observation, ambulation assistance, electronic documentation, empathy for dying patients
Preferred skills
previous acute care or home care experience, licensed driver
Technologies
hand-held communication devices, electronic documentation systems
Responsibilities
assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, and hygiene; monitor vital signs and report changes; prepare nutritious meals; maintain patient living area cleanliness; assist with ambulation and range of motion exercises; provide respite for families
Seniority
entry-level, hands-on IC