Compassus

Inpatient Unit Hospice Aide PRN

Marshfield, WI

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 hours ago

Patient CareLeadershipTime ManagementMentoring

About the role

The Inpatient Unit Hospice Aide - Medication is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation.
S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders.
The Inpatient Unit Hospice Aide - Medication provides safe, personal patient care at the hospice house.

Feeds patients, maintains, intake/output as requested.
Observes, reports, and documents physical and/or behavioral changes in the patient immediately to the Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse per established policies. Assists with completing an incident report for any unusual occurrence.
Follows all safety, security, infection control (standard precautions) and hazardous materials policies and procedures. Performs all tasks to assure patient and personal safety and the protection of co-workers and agency property.
Documents accurately on scheduled & prn medication administration guide.
Develops a list of medications in short supply as directed by the Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse.
Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions.

Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Answers all call lights promptly and respond to requests in a compassionate manner.
Prepares bodies for Funeral Director.
Provides information to staff, visitors, and physicians as requested.
Restocks supplies.
Reports to next shift.
Assists the Inpatient Unit Register Nurse with admitting a patient to House by providing patient/family orientation and welcome.
High school diploma or GED required.
One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training highly preferred.

Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
Dental, hair, and nail care, shaving, dressing/undressing.
Ambulating, transferring, positioning by using assistive devices such as walker, wheelchair, and prescribed ROM when taught by health care professional of Ministry Home Care.
Acquires any necessary continuing education each year.

Actively participates in meeting agency customer satisfaction goals.
Creates predictability for patients by following standard practices and using KEY WORDS AT KEY TIMES to decrease caregiver anxiety.
Actively engages in QAPI initiatives and compliance activities.
Takes part in professional development to maintain qualifications for role; completes CBTs in a timely manner.
Completes duties delegated by the Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse on plan of care and demonstrates competency when necessary.
Position Summary
Position Specific Responsibilities
After instruction by the RN provides total care or assists patient with:
Bed bath, tub bath, or shower.
Weighs patient.
Vital signs.

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