HOSPICE AIDE, CNA (1.0 FTE) Are you a CNA who wants to provide exceptional care when it matters most? Join us! Walla Walla Community Hospice is looking for a dedicated Hospice Aide to deliver high-quality personal care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position plays a vital role in supporting patient comfort, maintaining safety, and enhancing quality of life. We value teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to excellence in end-of-life care. SummaryThe Hospice Aide serves as an integral member of the hospice team and is responsible for providing compassionate care and support to terminally ill individuals receiving hospice services. Hospice Aides provide care under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with the hospice patient’s established Plan of Care. Hospice Aides performs numerous services for hospice patients to meet their personal needs and to promote comfort. This role also works collaboratively with the hospice interdisciplinary team to observe changes in patient condition and report observations and care performed. The hospice aide will work closely with the patient, patient’s family and/or caregivers, and others involved in the individual’s care to provide physical, emotional, and psychological support during the final stages of life. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Accountabilities and Competencies Communication & Collaboration:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required: Education/Experience & Certificates/Licenses:
Computer Skills:
Preferred:
Physical Demands and Work Environment The Physical Demands and Work Environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment This position is a combination of office-based and field-based work, and primarily field-based work. Office-based work is in a climate-controlled office with low to moderate noise level. Field-based work is variable and may include road traffic, construction, inclement weather, as well as other unpredictable circumstances. In addition, care is delivered within a patient’s home setting which could include private home, adult family home, group home, assisted or independent living, nursing home and hospital, as well as other settings a client considers home. In certain circumstances, a staff member may be exposed to communicable diseases and infections, other biological hazards, and various drugs and chemicals. Due to these potential hazardous exposures, you may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in addition to universal precautions. PPE could include, but is not limited to, gloves, gowns, masks, respirators, and goggles. Travel This position requires frequent daily travel by car throughout Walla Walla Community Hospice’s three county service area (Walla Walla, Columbia, NE Umatilla). Must have a valid driver's license and car insurance. Occasionally 1-33%: Crawling, Climbing Keyboarding, Grasping, Handling Repetitive Motion/Wrist Frequently 34-65%: Sitting, Driving Standing, Walking Kneeling, Bending, Stooping, Twisting Pushing, Pulling Reaching above shoulders Carrying/Lifting: 21-50 lbs. Our Culture Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH) believes our people are our most valuable resource, and our most important work is achieving excellence in end-of-life care for the communities we serve. We believe that every individual is responsible for creating a culture of excellence in which we become more than the sum of our parts. It is our hope and expectation that each team member contributes to their full potential wherever and whenever reasonably necessary to accomplish our goals. As an employer we strive to give our best to our team members and expect the same in return. Mission Walla Walla Community Hospice exists to provide compassionate care to individuals in the final stages of life, and to provide support for their loved ones and caregivers. Why Join Our Team? Meaningful work providing compassionate care at the end of life. Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. Salary and Benefits
If you are a dedicated aide with a passion for hospice care, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in the lives of patients and families! |
| Location | Walla Walla, Washington |
| Website | https://wwhospice.org/careers |
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