Branch Hospice Aide

• Irrigate body cavities such as giving an enema;
• Irrigate a colostomy or wound;
• Perform a gastric lavage or gavage;
• Catheterize a patient;
• Administer medications;
• Apply heat by any method;
• Care for a Tracheostomy tube;
• Cut nails;
• File nails; if patient is diabetic, and;
• Provide any personal health service, which has not been included by the health care professional (employee) in the patient care plan

REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Are certified nurses aides (CNA). Effective for services furnished after August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a State-established or other training program that meets the federal requirements of §484.76(a) and a competency evaluation program or State licensure program that meets the federal requirements of §484.76(b), or a competency evaluation program or State licensure program that meets the federal requirements of §484.36(b). An individual is not considered to have completed a training and competency evaluation program, or a competency evaluation program if, since the individual's most recent completion of this program(s), there has been a continuous period of twenty four (24) consecutive months during none of which the individual furnished services described in §409.40 of the federal regulations for compensation.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
• Is able to meet certain physical demands of standing, bending, lifting, stooping or performing other work requiringlightphysical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on a
• continuous
basis (over 50% of time); or
• moderate
physical exertion (30 to 50 pounds) on a
• frequent
basis (16 to 50% of time); or
• heavy
physical exertion on an
• occasional
basis (up to 15% of time).
• A Hospice Aide may be used by the agency providing licensed hospice services if the aide meets one of the following requirements:
• A minimum of one year full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility);
• One year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care in an agency setting;
• Satisfactorily completed a training and competency evaluation program that complies with the requirements of this section;
• Satisfactorily completed a competency evaluation program that complies with the requirements of this section;
• Submitted to the agency documentation from the director of programs or the dean of a school of nursing that states that the individual is a nursing student who has demonstrated competency in providing basic nursing skills in accordance with the school’s curriculum; or
• A Hospice Aide must have provided hospice services within the previous 24 months to qualify under subsection (a)(3) or (4) of this section
• Agree to undergo supplemental training by Agency personnel, as may be required by the Agency
• Attends staff meetings and educational in-services per agency requirements
• Have completed the 9th grade, with ability to read and write at an adequate level. High school graduates or GED preferred
• Have an interest in and a sympathetic attitude toward caring for the sick at home.
• Have the emotional maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good rapport with patient and family members
• Demonstrate the ability to be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Demonstrate the ability to work in field situations and navigate within assigned districts
• Have and maintain an automobile to be used for work
• Have the ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Have satisfactorily passed Agency pre-employment testing which will include a written and performance evaluation
• Must inform all employees and cooperate and coordinate to assure highest performance of quality when providing services to the beneficiary
• Is prohibited from simultaneous/concurrent employment

Preferred Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA) through HPNA
• EMR Experience