Home Care Caregiver | Gillette/Newcastle

JOB SUMMARY

To provide homemaker services to the terminally ill Hospice patient and family as needed, under the direction of the RN. To work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care within the guidelines of the IDG care plan.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, provides essential homemaker assistance to the patient and family:

Performing household services that are essential to t he patient’s well­being at home.

Preparing meals including special diet.

Assists with shopping if the patient has no other resource available.

Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit:

Demonstrates listening skills.

Offers encouragement when appropriate.

Practices patience in voice and manner.

Maintains required competency and skills.

Reports any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.

Practices Standard Precautions according to OSHA regulations and policy.

Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines.

Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant, preferred.

Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.

Completed Hospice orientation.

Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.

Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.

Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.

The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.