Hospice Aide – AdventHealth Hospice

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Full Time Day Shift with every other weekend. 

Location: This is a fieldwork position (Home and Facility Care) within Flagler and some Volusia County coverage. 

The role you’ll contribute:

The Hospice Aide is responsible for attending to personal care needs of the terminally ill patient, and supportive care for the caregiver to promote comfort.  The Hospice Aide works under the direct supervision of the Hospice Registered Nurse/Case Manager.  The Hospice Aide follows the direction of the Hospice Aide care plan developed by the Patient Care Manager and the Hospice Registered Nurse/Case manager.  The Hospice Aide can provide care in the patient’s home,Nursing Homes, ALF’s and Inpatient Hospice units. 

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Follow assignment details for personal care
• Document timely and appropriately
• Participate in end of life care for the patient and family
• Inform RN of any changes in condition
• Follow schedule of care, several visits per day with travel

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have 6 months experience in the health care field
• Must maintain at least 12 contact hours of education annually
• Certified Nursing Aide certificate recognized by the State of Florida Board of Nursing or
• Hospice Aide training from an approved 75 hour training course
• CPR required
• Must maintain active Driver’s license and auto insurance

Preferred qualifications: 

• Hospice and Palliative care certification preferred

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About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.

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