Position Overview
The Hospice House Caregiver provides personal care, end of life care, and light housekeeping to the hospice guests in the Hospice House. This a casual position requiring at least one shift in an 8-week period.
Responsibilities:
+ Provide nutrition by preparing meals and assisting with food and fluid and assisting patient with oral intake.
+ Provide emotional support to the guest by listening and showing empathy and understanding.
+ Promote good personal hygiene by assisting the guest with bathing, shampooing, mouth care, nail care, and other personal care as appropriate.
+ Maintain a safe, clean guest environment through observation and the performance of light household chores.
+ Provide for maximum comfort to the guest through proper positioning and bed making.
+ Provide physical and emotional support to guest and family during the dying process.
+ Utilize standard blood and body fluid precautions and provide care in accordance with agency quality ...