Required Skills
The Hospice Aide provides personal care and homemaker services to Hospice patients in their place of residence, under the supervision of a RN. The Hospice Aide is supervised by a Patient Care Manager and receives direct and indirect supervision by the patient’s primary RN on a periodic schedule.
WORK SCHEDULE:PRN.
QUALIFICATIONS /TRAINING:
Current South Carolina Driver’s License and Automobile Insurance as required by law.
Must pass a written competency test prior to employment and a competency skills checklist during orientation
At least one year of related work experience preferred, but not required.
Must be empathetic, responsible, able to use time effectively, willing to accept supervision and relate well to patients and families
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS/EDUCATION:
Minimum of a High School Diploma/Equivalent from an accredited school
Completion of a 75 hour Nursing Assistant Course with a minimum of 16 hours of supervised practical training
UNIT DESCRIPTION: Hospice Home Care - care is focused on acute pain and symptom management.
Required Experience
The Hospice Aide provides personal care and homemaker services to Hospice patients in their place of residence, under the supervision of a RN. The Hospice Aide is supervised by a Patient Care Manager and receives direct and indirect supervision by the patient’s primary RN on a periodic schedule. WORK SCHEDULE:PRN. QUALIFICATIONS /TRAINING: Current South Carolina Driver’s License and Automobile Insurance as required by law. Must pass a written competency test prior to employment and a competency skills checklist during orientation At least one year of related work experience preferred, but not required. Must be empathetic, responsible, able to use time effectively, willing to accept supervision and relate well to patients and families LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS/EDUCATION: Minimum of a High School Diploma/Equivalent from an accredited school Completion of a 75 hour Nursing Assistant Course with a minimum of 16 hours of supervised practical training UNIT DESCRIPTION: Hospice Home Care - care is focused on acute pain and symptom management.