Hospice Aide, IP

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: July 18, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description UPMC Family Hospice is hiring an IP Hospice Aide /n Provide designated care under the direction of the primary service provider in the hospice inpatient unit (IPU) to achieve identified goals of patient care. /n Monday-Friday daylight and night hours, 12-hour shifts, rotations for weekends. /n UPMC perks, and benefits options Responsibilities: /n /n - Participate in all required agency meetings. /n - Identify, develop and participate in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of services we provide. /n - Communicate appropriately with the interdisciplinary IPU care team in a timely manner, reporting any changes in patient's condition to appropriate professional staff. /n - Provide safe and direct personal care to patients in the IPU setting under direct supervision of appropriate professional /n - Fulfill agency responsibilities by completing all required forms accurately and in a timely manner. /n /n - High School Diploma or GED - Required /n - Must have successfully completed a training and competency evaluation program as specified in Home Health and/or Hospice as applicable:? Condition of participation: Home Health aide services. /n - One (1) year experience - Preferred /n - Certified Nurse Aide -Preferred /n - Must maintain annual competency evaluation scores as determined by regulatory requirements. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Required: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire /n - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /n - Act 33 /n - Act 34 /n - OAPSA /n /n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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