What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Aide PRN position at Ambercare?
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Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of quality home care and deliver life-changing service to your clients. As an Ambercare Hospice Aide, you’ll play a vital role in supporting seniors and people with disabilities living independently. This rewarding position provides consistent, flexible hours to accommodate your personal needs, while providing a great career with a growing, innovative industry leader.
If you have a genuine passion for helping others, and you are looking for a meaningful, fulfilling career with a dynamic, values-driven organization that recognizes and supports your contribution, we invite you to join our team.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Hospice aide, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, provides personal care within the guidelines of the interdisciplinary team Care Plan to patients
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Be eighteen (18) years of age or older
- Certified in the State of New Mexico to provide Hospice aide services
- Successful completion of Ambercare Hospice aide competency exam and skills demonstration
- Must be able to perform physical demands of patient care including lifting and transferring of patients
- Must have a valid NM Driver's license
- Must have reliable transportation available during work hours. Vehicle must be properly registered and insured in accordance with state law.
- Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification, CNA Certification in the State of New Mexico
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide essential personal care assistance to patients consistent with policies and procedures of Ambercare.
- Document care given in accordance with policies and procedures of Ambercare
- Report any changes in patient condition to RN or Director of Nursing
- Attend at least 12 hours of in-service training per year
- Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meeting as requested
- Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients and families
- Demonstrate listening skills and offer encouragement when appropriate
- Practice universal precautions when caring for patients
- Provide incidental household services as are essential to the patient's well-being at home.
- Take and record vital signs as directed by the Nurse Case Manager
- Adhere to dress code
- Adhere to work schedule and maintain good punctuality and attendance record E-210
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment health screening if applicable, including drug screening.
- Satisfactory completion of background check in accordance with State of New Mexico Caregivers Criminal History Screening Program.
PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Heavy - Must be able to lift 75 lbs or greater alone or with assistance for patient transfers. Frequent pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, reaching
EXPECTED WORK HOURS:
Varies by agency needs and assignment
With over 20 years of experience, Ambercare provides Home Health Care and Personal Care Services for individuals and their families in the comfort of their own homes. Despite challenging economic conditions caused by COVID-19 Ambercare is still hiring in New Mexico. Ambercare has implemented comprehensive safety policies based on CDC guidelines designed to promote workplace safety. We are providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, face masks, hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial soap to our employees.
We are offering virtual job interviews as a safety measure against COVID-19. Apply today and learn more about our current opportunities.
Ambercare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $33,100 - $41,900
