Primary Role

Assist in providing quality patient care and support under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities     

– Assist with hygiene and grooming, including bathing, hair shampoo, nail and skin care, oral hygiene, and toileting.

– Support daily living activities such as meal planning, shopping, meal preparation, and feeding patients.

– Observe and report on patient conditions, maintaining confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.

– Ensure a clean environment and assist with safe transfer techniques, positioning, and ambulation.

– Assist patients with self-administered medications and monitor vital signs.

Requirements    

– Completion of a NY State-approved Home Health Care training program with a Home Health Aide Certificate.

– One year of experience in a clinical setting, nursing assistant experience preferred.

– High school diploma or GED preferred; certification in Hospice and Palliative Care encouraged.

– A current driver’s license and a vehicle are required for the position.

Compensation    

– Financial: Competitive salary, 401(k) plan with employer match, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, tuition assistance program

– Health: Medical insurance with a vision component, dental insurance, flexible spending account (FSA)

– Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO plan, paid holidays, sick bank for NYS disability absences, access to on-site fitness and wellness programs

– Professional Development: Reimbursement program offering tuition assistance for continuing educational and/or credentialing opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit factors.

This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, and training. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Primary Role

Provide professional nursing services and holistic care to patients and their families, following physicians' orders and Hospice policies.

Key Responsibilities     

– Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify and address physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs related to terminal illnesses.

– Perform pain assessments and ensure optimal pain relief using interdisciplinary approaches, modifying care plans as needed for safety and symptom control.

– Organize and prioritize assignments to meet productivity standards and complete documentation requirements within specified timeframes.

– Explain the roles of interdisciplinary team members, articulate disease progressions, and demonstrate knowledge of common medications and their uses.

– Adhere to HIPAA regulations, maintain patient record security, and incorporate computer documentation during patient visits.

Requirements    

– Graduate of an accredited nursing school with current RN licensure in New York State.

– Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing preferred.

– At least one year of professional nursing experience preferred.

– Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for job duties.

– Strong critical thinking, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records System.

Compensation    

– Financial: Competitive salary, 401(k) plan with employer match, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, tuition assistance program

– Health: Medical insurance with a vision component, dental insurance, flexible spending account (FSA)

– Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO plan, paid holidays, sick bank for NYS disability absences, access to on-site fitness and wellness programs

– Professional Development: Reimbursement program offering tuition assistance for continuing educational and/or credentialing opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit factors.

This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, and training. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Primary Role

Work with patients and families to address psychosocial aspects of coping with illness and act as a consultant to the interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities     

– Provide skilled social work services, including counseling, support, advocacy, long-term planning, community resource coordination, and crisis intervention.

– Observe, record, and report patient and family reactions to treatment and changes in condition to the physician and interdisciplinary team.

– Assess and reassess social and emotional factors to help patients and families cope with daily living challenges and follow medical recommendations.

– Adhere to Social Work Quality Assurance standards, participate in audits/peer reviews, and stay informed about social work trends and knowledge.

– Maintain accurate and timely client charts and documentation, participate in quality improvement programs, and document quality assurance data as required.

Requirements    

– Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school with current licensure in the State of New York.

– One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

– Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for job duties.

– Strong critical thinking, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records System.

Compensation    

– Financial: Competitive salary, 401(k) plan with employer match, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, tuition assistance program

– Health: Medical insurance with a vision component, dental insurance, flexible spending account (FSA)

– Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO plan, paid holidays, sick bank for NYS disability absences, access to on-site fitness and wellness programs

– Professional Development: Reimbursement program offering tuition assistance for continuing educational and/or credentialing opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit factors.

This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, and training. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.