Champaign, Illinois30+ days ago
Assists with treatments as ordered by the physician and instructed and supervised by the nurse, such as change of a colostomy bag, shampoo, simple wound care, reinforcement of a dressing, simple urine tests for sugar, acetone, and albumin, and measuring intake and output. Under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or therapist, provides personal care and related services for the hospice patient in order to augment care provided by the family and other caregivers and to maintain a clean and safe environment.