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BaneCare Management LLC

Hospice Aide

BaneCare Management LLC, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Longwood Hospice’s Mission is to provide compassionate, holistic end-of-life care, centered on a personal approach, connectedness, dignity, and clinical excellence.Focus of care is directed toward patient goals for the remainder of life and is adjusted and refocused as the condition of the patient changes. The Hospice Aide provides compassionate, hands-on personal care to hospice patients in their homes or care facilities, under the supervision of a registered nurse. The aide plays a vital role in ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life during end-of-life care.

The aide plays a vital role in ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life during end-of-life care.

Essential Job Functions and Duties:

Assist patients with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene

Help patients with mobility, transfers, positioning, and use of assistive devices

Take and record vital signs as directed (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure)

Observe and report changes in patient condition to the Hospice nurse

Provide skin care and help prevent pressure injuries

Assist with light housekeeping related to patient care (changing linens, tidying patient area)

Support patient comfort and emotional well-being with empathy and respect

Follow the established hospice care plan and Longwood Hospice policies

Maintain accurate documentation of care provided in MatrixCare

Practice infection control and safety procedures at all times

Respect patient privacy, confidentiality, and cultural preferences

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of the MA Certified Nurse Aide, HHA or Hospice Aide training program

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (for home hospice care)

Skills & Attributes:

Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a Hospice care team

Physical ability to assist with lifting, transfers, and extended standing

Emotional resilience and professionalism in end-of-life situations

Work Environment:

Patient homes, hospice facilities, or long-term care settings

May include evenings or weekends shifts

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and move patients with assistance or equipment

Frequent bending, standing, and walking

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