• Obtain vital signs, record and notify the primary RN of deviations according to standard practice
• Provide assistance with at least 2 of the following ADLs
• Responsibility for personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, hair care, shaving, deodorant application, skin care with lotions and/or powder, foot care, and ear care) and dressing (clothes)
• Nail care and oral hygiene, to facilitate treatment or prevent deterioration
• Changing bed linens and making the bed
• Eating and maintaining adequate nutrition and fluid intake
• Ambulation and transfers
• Assisting patients to the toilet/commode or with bedpans and with elimination needs
• Assisting patients in and out of bed, assisting with ambulation, and assisting with other transfers and positional needs
• Responsible for health care (light housekeeping, straightening the room, and laundry)
• Assisting with prescribed exercises, which the hospice aide and the patient have been taught by a health professional agent (employee) of the Agency
• Hand patient-prepared medications
• Empty or change a colostomy bag after receiving direction from the RN

Skills: Vital Signs Monitoring, ADL Assistance, Personal Hygiene Care, Nail Care, Oral Care, Bed Linen Change, Nutrition Support, Ambulation Assistance

• Understand and apply basic infection control principles and procedures
• Contact the supervisor with any concerns related to infection control
• Follow the Plan of Care (Instruction Sheet) as instructed by the Agency's health care professional
• Responsible for document appropriately according to the Plan of Care and submit all documentation per agency policy
• Keep a record of the hospice aide's plan of care for each patient
• Observe physical and gross behavioral changes in the patient's condition or family situation and report to the registered nurse
• Follow the visit schedule and indicate changes in the schedule 
• Contact patients and an agency supervisor whenever unable to visit a patient and will give a full report to covering aides concerning patient care, visit times, etc. 
• Give the patient's name of the covering hospice aide
• Communicate appropriately with patient/family and Agency personnel
• Attend required in-services and meetings as identified by the Agency (must have 12 hours of In-service per year)
• Adhere to the Agency's Policies and Procedures
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities

Skills: Infection Control, Supervisor Communication, Plan Care, Documentation, Patient Record Keeping, Condition Observation, Schedule Management, Reporting

• Provides total patient care and activities of daily living
• Communicates appropriate information to members of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Reports patient/family information to appropriate IDG team members
• Document patient/family care provided
• Recognizes and reports significant changes in patient condition
• Participates in educational requirements to meet Hospice Conditions of Participation
• Attends a minimum of 12 hours of educational activities per calendar year
• Maintains an accurate record of educational activities.
• Promotes a safe environment for patient/family and staff
• Assists with housekeeping and laundry duties
• Prepares daily meals to include cooking and kitchen duties

Skills: Patient Care, Interdisciplinary Communication, Care Documentation, Condition Monitoring, Educational Participation, Record Keeping, Safe Environment Promotion, Housekeeping Assistance

• Engages in conversation that is neither personal nor controversial in nature.
• Reports to the Registered Nurses/Nursing Supervisor changes in the patient’s condition and/or emotional status and needs.
• Completes appropriate documentation according to Hospice policies utilizing the medical record software system via Blackberry or other agency device. 
• Initiates documentation in the patient’s home on the device and completes it after the visit.
• Maintains patient confidentiality while using the EMR device.
• Attends all mandatory in-service programs and staff meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent client and employee information to assure their privacy is protected.
• Responsible to the Registered Nurse in charge of their patient assignment.
• Support and uphold all federal, state and local regulatory laws and standards.
• Support and uphold all Lutheran Senior Services Policies and Procedures.

Skills: Professional Communication, Condition Reporting, Documentation, EMR Usage, Confidentiality Maintenance, In-Service Participation, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Adherence

• Follow the interdisciplinary plan of care, be alert to the patient's needs and concerns
• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, hair, nail, skin and foot care and oral hygiene
• Assist patients, according to the plan of care, including turning, sitting, standing, and ambulation
• Facilitation of bedpans and urinals, assisting the patient to the bathroom, routine Foley care, enemas
• Responsible for preparing meals
• Perform simple procedures as an extension of therapeutic services, in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care
• Observe and report changes in the patient's condition and needs to the Team Director (TD) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Perform simple homemaking chores for the patient directly, meal preparation, and/or light housekeeping in the patient's immediate area
• Complete the required documentation per policy
• Participate in continuing education programs
• Follow confidentiality regarding patients and families per policy
• Demonstrate a compassionate attitude toward patients and families consistent with the philosophy and mission of the organization
• Attend patient care conferences as requested by the TD
• Perform other duties, including those within the scope of current, valid professional licensure/credentials (i.e., RN, SW, Chaplain, MT, HA, etc.).

Skills: Interdisciplinary Care, Personal Care Assistance, Patient Mobility Support, Bathroom Assistance, Meal Preparation, Therapeutic Procedure Support, Condition Observation, Documentation Completion

• Able to demonstrate passion and commitment to clinical excellence, quality and integrity
• Experience embracing and leading the patient care mission through providing an exceptional patient experience
• Positive attitude and ability to fit in as a collaborative team member for patient care
• Excellent interpersonal communication and patient/family engagement skills
• Commitment to clinical documentation excellence and quality, along with the ability to educate and inspire others
• High energy, focus, work ethic, motivation and commitment to lifelong learning and growth
• Flexibility with diverse clients, cultures, and environments, to provide excellent care
• Ability to demonstrate clinical skills in both a collaborative and solo contributor capacity
• Experience with EHR systems and implementation/optimization in complex clinical settings
• Proficiency with federal, state and governing agency regulations

Qualifications: BA in Nursing with 1 year of Experience

• Experience participates in continued clinical and in-service education, as well as professional training required by law
• Knowledge and comfort level working with technology and enterprise-wide support systems and tools
• Successful management of a high volume of work, changing priorities
• Judgment and critical thinking in decisions that require consideration of regulatory compliance, customer service, patient welfare and company interests
• Able to deliver outstanding presentation, writing and communication skills
• Ability promotes the agency through positive representation and communication of its services
• Strong ability to be the public face of the organization, and serve as an advocate for Home Healthcare, Home Hospice and other service lines
• Able to creative thinker who embraces thought leadership
• Able to GED is acceptable, along with successful completion of an approved hospice/home health aide training program as required by state and/or federal regulations. 
• May function as a hospice/home health aide, a graduate of a practical or professional school of nursing, or has successfully completed a course in a practical or professional school of nursing.
• Able to provide current CPR certification

Qualifications: BS in Social Work with 2 years of Experience

• Able to be certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
• Experience performing duties as an aide in a home care setting or other healthcare-related facility
• Experience direct patient care
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and health care practices is required, as well as an understanding of universal precautions
• Able to adopt a positive customer service orientation
• Skilled at working with diverse groups of patients and co-workers
• Ability to solve customer-service related problems for internal and external customers
• Ability to recognize the special needs and concerns of diverse groups of patients and others in the home
• Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, and caring manner
• Tolerance for body secretions, strong odors, potential exposure to disease, and varied environmental conditions

Qualifications: BA in Health Administration with 5 years of Experience

• Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC) with the state of Washington.
• Successful completion of Home Health/Hospice Aide competency evaluation requirements is required to perform duties according to Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Able to perform CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification before starting employment, certification must be kept active during the course of employment.
• Experience NAC/HHA/HA 
• Experience in Hospice/home health.
• Ability to stand/walk 2-3 hours per day.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and squat frequently for patient care and assessment.
• Ability to sit for periods of time to assist patients with meals, charting, phone consulting, and computer data entry.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. or more.

Qualifications: BA in Psychology with 2 years of Experience

• Ability training program/competency eval as specified in 418.76 (b) (c) of the Medicare regulations
• Ability competency eval program that meets 418.76 (c)
• Nurse Aide training/competency eval program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
• Ability state Licensure program that meets the requirements of 418.76 (b)(c)
• Experience hospice aide or nursing assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility, or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program
• Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively
• Able to show interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly
• Must pass the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets 418.76(c) and a written skills test

Qualifications: BS in Public Health with 1 year of Experience