Weekend 7AM-7PM Hospice Aide

Aurora House Job Description

Position: Weekend 7AM-7PM Hospice Aide

Responsible to: Care Coordinator

Special Conditions: Possible need to assist at the time of death of resident, often alone with resident and family, with a nurse on call.

Job Description:

An Aurora House Weekend  Aide provides complete hands-on care as needed for residents receiving end-of-life care at Aurora House Comfort Care Home. The Weekend Aide works under the supervision of the Aurora House Care Coordinator. This person possesses compassion, is patient-focused, and is a dependable professional.

Duties:

• Following the set care plan for resident

• Preparing and serving meals/snacks as requested by the resident

• Assisting with bathing, personal care, and dressing
• Monitoring changes in client’s mental and physical status
• Assist residents with medications
• Review and make appropriate entries in the resident log as needed.
• Provide shift report to nurse before the end of shift.
• Ensure safety in and around the Home by minimizing hazards such as icy conditions, wet floors, and poor lighting.
• Maintain and protect client confidentiality 
• Engage in attitudes and actions compatible with the Aurora House mission and philosophy. 
• Light housekeeping
• Additional functions permissible under special circumstances
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must hold a valid NYS Department of Health HHA/CAN Certification OR at least three years experience as a Primary Caregiver offering hands-on care.  
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English sufficiently to understand and interpret the resident's Plan of Care, document care provided, and call Nurse to report any change and/or issues pertaining to residents

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.

• Must have phone/cell phone availability 

• Internet resources (e-mail, Google Drive)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 30lbs from waist to chest level regularly.

• Must be able to descend and climb stairs on a daily basis.

• Must be able to squat, bend, or reach to retrieve supplies from lower shelves/cupboards located 4 inches above floor level and above head several times daily.