Description:
CORE VALUES
The core values of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) are dignity and stewardship.
Each staff member is expected to perform their job duties in a way that preserves dignity for our patients and maintains good stewardship of the Center’s resources.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Provides assistance to clients, families, caregivers and office staff with home management, emotional support, and other supportive tasks related to terminal illness and end of life as defined by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
Requirements:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Adhere to the established hospice care planning providing support services.
Assists with assigned home management tasks.
Provides companionship or relief to caregivers as indicated on the hospice care plan.
Performs other activities as directed by the IDG according to the hospice care plan.
Assists with maintenance of a safe physical environment.
Reports changes to the Volunteer Coordinator or Client Service Manager.
Runs errands, as needed.
Completes daily Activity Records of assistance provided.
Maintains a positive rapport with clients and families, as evidenced by client satisfaction.
Performs day to day administrative duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be age 18 or older.
Valid driver’s license as travel is required.
Provide proof of auto insurance.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
Is reliable and punctual.
Demonstrates sound judgement.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance to organization’s policy and procedure and HIPPA requirements.
Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethically and economically diverse patient and employee base.
Presents with a positive attitude.
Is reliable and punctual.
Stays in compliance with agency Infection control policies and practices.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and/or stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
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