Addus Homecare Corporation Broadview Heights , OH 44147
Posted 2 weeks ago
The founders of Miracle City Hospice took the lessons learned from their many years of experience in corporate America to create a patient-centered hospice that maximizes resources at bedside while keeping operations local. Our passion is to provide patients and their families with hospice care that is rooted in the communities we serve.
We are also passionate about providing our employees the right tools to do their jobs effectively and provide the best hospice care in the Cleveland, OH area. Our team carries low patient caseloads. We take pride in our staffing levels and our ability to fulfill this promise for every hospice patient. What does this mean for our patients? It means more visits, better care, and the comfort that they deserve. By spending more quality time at bedside and communicating effectively, with patients and their families.
Shift information: Monday-Friday 8a-5p
What We offer:
Great culture and team atmosphere
Comprehensive benefits effective on the first of the month
401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
Generous time off accruals
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Employee Discount Programs
What You'll Do:
Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed lined as often as assigned
Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned
Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned
Taking and recording temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues
Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
Qualifications:
At least 16 years of age
Certified by the state as a nurse aide
Maintains a current CPR Certification
List on the state aide registry with a clear record able to deliver care to patients
Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
Addus Homecare Corporation