Hospice Aide

Job overview

The Hospice Aide role is onsite in Orono, ME. Compensation is not specified. The aide works under a registered nurse's supervision to support patient comfort and carry out tasks assigned under each patient's plan of care. The aide provides personal care, observes and reports changes, and assists with daily needs while following care, safety, documentation, and professional conduct standards. The role supports continuity and quality of care for patients and respite for families or caregivers when appropriate.

What you'll do

• Provide assigned personal care, including bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, feeding, and mobility assistance
• observe skin condition and report pain, symptoms, or changes to the RN Case Manager
• assist with ambulation, exercise, range of motion, transfers, positioning, and self-administered medication reminders as allowed
• perform assigned light homemaking tasks
• document care and follow safety and reporting procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice aide

orono me

affinity hospice

hospice care

personal care

patient comfort

activities of daily living

rn supervision

care documentation

cpr certification

nursing assistant certified

home health experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires completion of a state-approved certified nursing assistant course or equivalent training, Nursing Assistant Certified credential, current healthcare provider CPR certification, and a current food handlers permit.

About the employer

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.