IPU Hospice Aide - Nights
Company: Compassus
Location: Lorain
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Company Mercy Health by Compassus Position
Summary The Hospice Aide (Union S-SVC) is responsible for modeling
the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence,
Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus
philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he
is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for
promoting positive working relationships within the company, among
all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Hospice Aide
(Union S-SVC) is responsible for giving personal care of the
ill/aged and performs light housekeeping, in accordance with agency
policies as scheduled. Position Specific Responsibilities -
Provides personal care of the ill/aged and performs light
housekeeping, in accordance with agency policies as scheduled. -
Performs a variety of routine clerical duties such as alphabetizing
of patient forms and preparing types of folders for patient care
and the like in the afternoon. - Assists with Hospice Aide
scheduling and supply distribution as requested. - Performs other
duties as assigned. Education And/or Experience - High School
Diploma or GED highly preferred. - Completion of a formal training
program (which must include minimum of 75 hours of combination of
classroom and supervised practical training) and/or written and
practical competency evaluation. - Minimum six (6) to twelve (12)
months experience as a nursing aide in a hospital, extended care
facility, or Home Health agency preferred. Skills - Mathematical
Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units
of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage. - Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions from leaders, team
members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal
communications. - Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to
understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and
embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy. - Other Skills
and Abilities: Minimum independent judgement. Work is performed
with established procedures, but employee must organize their work,
select proper equipment and supplies. - Other Skills and Abilities:
Working Conditions: Approximately eighty percent of work time in
car and patient's homes. Home environments unpredictable. Ability
to concentrate and pay close attention to detail up to fifty
percent of the time. Ability to stand, bend and walk less than
twenty percent of the time (clerical duties). Substantial levels
requiring lifting and positioning patients (20%-50%) of work time.
and /or bendiing, standing, and walking (more than 80% of work time
(aide duties). Occasional (6-20% of work time) exposure to patients
with possible infectious diseases. A medium-heavy physical workload
demand based on a Mercy Industrial Rehab. Standard Work
Classification Table adapted from the US DOT Dictionary of
Occupational Titles. Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations -
Maintain Homemaker/Hospice Aide certification and CPR certification
in accordance with hospital policies. - Current Ohio driver's
license and automobile insurance with $100,000 - $300,000 liability
is necessary. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of
this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform
essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team
members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual
dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move
objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close
and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception,
and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure
to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to
the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment
and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This
description provides a general overview and may vary by role and
department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent
to clinical positions in our organization. At Compassus, including
all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are
fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating
a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed,
highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,
disability, age, or veteran status. Pay Range $16.90 - $23.66 /
hour
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