Hospice Aide

Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, provides compassionate home care, facility based, and inpatient hospice services to our patients and their families. Our home care coverage area spreads throughout several counties in Western Pennsylvania with inpatient locations in Wexford, Cabot, and Beaver. The Good Samaritan Hospice team works together to provide relief through pain control and symptom management, while offering emotional, social and spiritual support for the patient and family. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

POSITION SUMMARY
The Hospice Aide provides personal care and assists in activities of daily living and related services to hospice patients. This employee functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager. Care for the patient is given where the patient resides (i.e., patient’s home, facility, hospital).

We are looking for Aides in the following areas:

• Upper Butler County & New Castle area
• North Hills/Allison Park/Sewickley area

QUALIFICATIONS
• Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in the state of Pennsylvania preferred but not necessary
• Minimum of two [2] years experience in patient care preferred
• Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions and maintain appropriate records

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides personal care according to the established individualized plan of care as developed by the RN member of the hospice team such as (but not limited to): bathing, grooming, dressing, shaving, feeding; checking vital signs; assisting with ambulation; changing position in bed; assisting with transfers, changing bed linens; assisting with elimination; providing oral hygiene, skin care, foot care, ear care, light house cleaning and meal preparation
2. Coordinates and communicates a weekly patient schedule with the RN Case Manager and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to meet the optimal needs of the patient and family
3. Completes all computer and/or paper documentation requirements within the timeframes specified
4. Participates in patient and/or family teaching activities as directed by the RN hospice team member
5. Together with the hospice team, provides care as established by the IDG to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient as necessary, and appropriately supports the family at the time of death
6. Maintains regular communication and interaction with patients, families, physicians and hospice team members

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Workplace Wellness

403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Good Working Conditions

Excellent Staffing Ratios

Credit Union

Vacation, Sick & Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Shift Premiums

Competitive Wages

Discounted Child Care Services on  the Cabot Campus

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Funeral Leave

Call-Out Incentive

Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program

Education Seminars and In-services

Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events)

Tax Sheltered Annuities

Free Parking

Discounted Meal Plans

EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location. 

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.