*POSITION SUMMARY:* To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by assisting licensed personnel in providing direct nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. *PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:* *Quality/No Harm:* * Provides care and respect to patients in a clean and safe environment. * Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the health care team and promotes effective team functioning. Participates in IDT. * May have access to IV solutions, authorized medications and supplies as needed for patient care responsibilities; only utilizes items which are on the assigned patients Hospice Aide Care Plan. * Collects, records, and reports accurate patient information. Follows policy 93 for timely documentation submission. * Delivers basic care to patients as directed in the plan of care. * Assists other associates to maintain productivity. * Demonstrates dependability, reliability and flexibility. *Stewardship:* * Uses are cares for equipment and supplies economically. * Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner. *Customer Experience:* * Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural and individual differences. * Responds to call light in a timely manner, when assigned to work in the Hospice House. *QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:* * Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain. * Successful completion of Level II background screening. * Must complete 12 hours yearly of education. * Must hold and maintain a current Florida CNA certificate. * Experience: Must meet unit-specific care requirements. * Language: Must be able to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language. * Must maintain a valid Florida Driver’s license and car insurance. * Must have reliable transportation. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* * Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks. * Must have corrected vision and hearing to normal range. * Must be able to lift, turn, pull, push or ambulate patients/equipment up to 90% of the assigned shift. * Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift. * Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop up to 90% of assigned shift. * Potential for exposure to bio hazardous waste, and known or unknown diseases. * Flexibility in work schedule to cover other areas of Hospice services (field, inpatient unit, respite/crisis care). * Able to prepare simple meals and perform basic housekeeping tasks. *MENTAL DEMANDS:* * Basic understanding of Hospice philosophy – ability to work with terminally ill patients. * Must have ability to work in often stressful environment with patients/families at various ages and levels of understanding. * Must have ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities. * Must have ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations. * Must have emotional stability to cope with loss and end of life issues frequently. *ABOUT HEALTH FIRST* At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve. **Job:** **Hospice Care* **Organization:** **Hospice of Health First Inc.* **Title:** *Hospice Aide - Aide Services* **Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne* **Requisition ID:** *076556*