Willamette Vital Health is a non-profit business that helps families through one of the most difficult times of their lives – losing a loved one. As a Hospice Aide at Willamette Vital Health, you will play a pivotal role in the life of a hospice patient and their family. By providing expert personal care to hospice patients in their homes care facilities, and our Edward F. Tokarski Home, you will bring dignity and compassion to those in their final weeks and months of life.

We’re looking for Hospice Aides that want to use their passion and expertise as part of a team to provide the best care possible. The successful candidate will be available full-time, (40 hrs) Monday thru Friday with on-call rotation duties at our Tokarski home.

Duties

• Provides personal care services to hospice and palliative care patients under the supervision of the RN Case Manager
• Assists in the development of individualized care plans as part of the hospice team
• Relates to residents and families in an open, empathetic, and supportive manner while maintaining personal and professional boundaries
• Responsible for electronic charting for patients
• Assists with light housekeeping duties, as needed
• Teaches and empowers family caregivers by providing information they need to care for their loved one confidently
• When necessary, provides personal care services to Tokarski Home residents, assist in the development of individualized care plans, medication management and charting for each resident, and assist with meal preparation and housekeeping
• Identifies safety issues and takes appropriate actions
• Recognizes emergencies and knows and institutes emergency procedures or notifies appropriate persons

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of current Oregon CNA License – may be an LPN
• Three years of experience providing direct care to adults who are elderly or physically disabled in a hospice or home health care setting
• Certified as Hospice Aide in Oregon or successfully pass agency administered test and skills checklist
• Completion of Adult Foster Home Caregiver training and test preferred
• Current Oregon driver’s license, dependable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push up to 200 pounds in a wheelchair, and pull up to 100 pounds.