The Hospice Aide I provides direct patient care to Hospice of Cincinnati patients under the direction of a nurse. The hospice aide will assist with, and/or perform basic activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, assistance with ambulation, etc., and will serve as a provider of companionship and emotional support, even during times of crisis. The position is responsible for knowing safety policies and following approved procedures. Job Requirements:High School Diploma or GED 2 years of high school education in general studies (Required)6 months- 2 years Previous Healthcare Experience (Required)Reading and Math ability appropriate to the position. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 Days Required. Job Responsibilities:Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a nurse, including bathing, feeding, assistance with ambulation, providing companionship and emotional support, even during times of crisis; follows regulatory and organizational processes and practices to promote a safe clinical environment. Communicates effectively with the patient’s interdisciplinary team, including patient and patient family members. Performs equipment and supply related quality checks and reports problems/malfunctions appropriately. Monitors supply rooms, reports missing supplies, restocks supplies as needed. Complies with regulatory and organizational documentation requirements to ensure accurate reporting of clinical interactions and patient status; ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of technology for documentation purposes.