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Facilities Maintenance

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance

Years of Experience: 2 years in similar job

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

FTE Status: Full Time

Education Level: High school diploma (College Degree Preferred)

Reports to: Director of Operations

JOB SUMMARY

The Facilities Maintenance employee is responsible for ensuring that our organization has the most suitable working environment for its patients, families, and employees and their activities.

This position has a wide and diverse range of responsibilities, which must identify needs and address initiatives with an understanding that all solutions are dependent on the resources and urgency of the situation. The Facilities Maintenance employee is involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations, particularly in relation to buildings and premises and safety.

ROLE

The Facilities Maintenance employee will be responsible for assessing the condition, egress and safety of the buildings and property for HSKY. Being in the public eye of the community requires him/her to keep the property presentable and functioning as required by state law and codes as well as federal requirements for a hospice facility. This includes not only the maintenance and repairs but the cosmetic needs, as well. He/she will monitor equipment and maintain logs to insure proper testing and functioning of machines and equipment owned by Hospice of Southern Kentucky. Some of these logs are regulatory and as such are mandatory.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Oversight of Alarm systems
Oversight of Fire and Safety Systems
Minor electrical and plumbing repairs
Minor paint repairs
Inspecting property for safety hazards
Maintaining physical appearance of property and buildings
Maintaining safe environment from weather hazards
Identifying and addressing wear and tear issues
Maintaining and inspecting equipment medical equipment (beds, etc.) for safety and function
Procurement and contract management – related to facilities;
Building and grounds maintenance;
Cleaning Filters
Health and safety;
Security;
Utilities and communications infrastructure;
Checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies;
Supervising and coordinating work of contractors;
Space management.
Daily walk-around assessments of the facilities.
Communication with staff to report malfunctions or repair issues.
Maintaining equipment logs.
Evaluating when professional repair is needed.
Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.
Other duties as assigned by Director of Operations
Changing Lightbulbs – Internal and Externally
Cleaning Filters
Water fountains maintain cleanliness, fill as needed, ensure running properly
Orders supplies, and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.

RESULTS

Meeting regulatory requirements.
Equipment functioning as needed, especially in emergency situations.
Prevention of costly repairs.
Building/Grounds appearances maintained.

REQUIREMENTS (of Position)

Time management and organization.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good communication skills.
Attention to detail and follow through.
Basic knowledge of building maintenance.
Responsible for having own equipment/tools as needed
Must be a Team Player
Good Negotiation Skills
Understanding of Building Operations
Valid Driver’s License
Vehicle Insurance

RELATIONSHIPS

In order for the Facilities Maintenance employee to be successful in this position, he/she must establish positive relationships both internally and externally.

The Facilities Maintenance employee must develop and maintain a good working relationship with staff as well as outside contractors. A mindset of urgent response due to the nature of our organization and the services that we provide is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires occasional bending, stretching or lifting. Ability to safely climb ladders, lift to 70 pounds. Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces. Requires the ability to work under high stress conditions for long periods of time. Ability to hear normal range of voice, drive, and negotiate steps, walkways or housing not designed for handicap access. May require contact with individuals with communicable disease. Able to work in normal office environment, use office equipment, and prepare written reports. Able to use small household tools and equipment.

LPN Home Team

The LPN role is a full-time Monday to Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM position.

The LPN position requires a professional who is organized and detail-oriented. This role will travel throughout our nine-county region to patients’ homes and skilled nursing facilities. This role communicates effectively, both with patients and families and the HSK team.

The LPN will be a valued member of the HSK Team and will have immediate access to fellow team members.

Job Title: Home Hospice L.P.N.

Years of Experience: 2 years in nursing

FTE Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Education Level: Licensed to practice in KY

Reports to: Nursing Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

The L.P.N. is a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), working under the general direction of the Medical Director, Charge RN, and Director of Clinical Services to provide skilled nursing assessment, planning, and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. She/he identifies patient/family needs and provides direct care in accordance with the physician’s orders and the patient’s individual plan of care. He/she must have a current LPN license to practice in the state of KY.

ROLE

The LPN works under the direction of the RN. He/she supports the work of the RN, utilizing their clinical skills in the care of the patient and family and working closely with the rest of the IDG to meet patient and family needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to)

Assume primary responsibility for patient/family assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing process.
To initiate communication with the physician, hospice staff members, and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient and family/caregivers.
To maintain regular communication with the Charge RN or Director of Clinical Services, especially for unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues and/or patient caseload.
To maintain regular communication with the attending physician or medical director concerning patients and their families/caregivers.
To obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors influencing patient/family health status and incorporate data into the care plan.
To maintain up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions, and goals are accurate and clearly stated and reflect changes as they occur.
To accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers and employed caregivers and providing direct care.
To attend IDT meetings and facilitate discussion of issues for full staff review, consultation, and evaluation.
To provide appropriate support at the time of death and bereavement period.
To participate in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
To demonstrate familiarity with the agency’s policies and rules and regulations of the State and Federal bodies, which aid in determining policies.
To maintain the confidentiality of patients and families at all times.
To promote hospice care and philosophy in the community, as the situation arises.
To comply with accepted professional standards and principles.
Other duties as assigned.

RESULTS

Quality patient and family care is the primary focus of the care of the hospice nurse. The nurse promotes patient comfort and symptom control to increase the quality of the final days of life for their patients. These patients learn to trust their nurse and depend on him/her to achieve comfort and quality of life. He/she is a strong patient advocate and assists with completing last wishes/plans of the patient.

REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a current LPN license to work in the state of Kentucky. The LPN needs two (2) years of experience as a nurse with a year preferably in an acute care setting. Hospice or home health experience is a plus. This position requires the ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and their families, the ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress and tolerant of varying lifestyles, cultural and religious beliefs. He/she must be able to exercise judgment and discretion in confidential matters and be willing to work closely with other professionals in a team setting.

RELATIONSHIPS

The LPN is a member of the patient care team, under the direction of the Charge RN, DOCS, and/or physician/Medical Director. However, for quality patient/family care, he/she must work closely and effectively with the other members of the team. These internal relationships are based on mutual trust and respect, with the focus on the patients and their families. He/she will, also, need to cultivate other internal relationships, with secretaries, management, volunteers, etc.

This position may require developing relationships outside the hospice staff, including vendors and other professional healthcare staff. The Hospice LPN will be in the community eye and will need to promote and build these relationships. These external relationships will help increase the use of hospice care and knowledge of hospice throughout the community, therefore helping many more people.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, stretching or lifting, and full range of body motion. This position requires the ability to work under high stress conditions for long periods of time. Requires corrected vision, ability to hear normal range of voice, drive, and negotiate steps, walkways or housing not designed for handicap access. May require contact with individuals with communicable disease and body fluids. Occasionally, requires maneuvering items weighing over 100 pounds. Able to work in normal office environment, use office equipment, and prepare written reports.

RN

The RN role is a full-time 8-4:30 Monday through Friday.

The RN position requires a professional who is organized and detail oriented. This role will travel throughout our 9 county region to patients homes, and skilled nursing facilities. This role communicates effectively, both with patients and families, and with the HSK team.

The RN will be a valued member of the HSK Team and will have immediate access to the fellow team members.

Job Title: Home Hospice R.N.

Years of Experience: 2 years in nursing, preferred

Education Level: Licensed to practice in KY FLSA Status: Exempt and Non-exempt

FTE Status: Full-Time/Part-Time/PRN

Reports to: Nursing Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

The R.N. is a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), working under the general direction of the ADCS, Director of Clinical Services and Medical Director to provide skilled nursing assessment, planning, and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. She/he identifies patient/family needs, and provides direct care in accordance with physician’s orders and the patient’s individual plan of care. He/she must have a current RN license to practice in the state of KY.

ROLE

The RN is the case manager of the patients care, establishing the plan of care with direct input from the other members of the IDG, the physician, the patient and family/CG. He/she helps establish the written patient record, directs other clinical staff with patient care, maintains contact with the patient’s physician for condition changes and/or medications, and reports to the DCS as warranted.

RESPONSIBILITES (not limited to)

To assume primary responsibility for patient/family assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing process.
To initiate communication with the physician, hospice staff members, and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient and family/caregivers.
To maintain regular communication with the Assistant DCS or Director of Clinical Services, especially for unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
To maintain regular communication with the attending physician or medical director concerning patients and their families/caregivers.
To obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate data into the care plan.
To maintain up-to-date patient records so that problems, plan, action, and goals, are accurate and clearly stated and reflect changes, as they occur.
To seek input from the team members and families regarding the patient plan of care, to obtain additional knowledge and support.
To accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers and employed caregivers on providing direct care.
To attend IDT meetings and facilitate discussion of issues for full staff review, consultation, and evaluation.
To supervise and document the home health aide every fourteen (14) days.
To assume the role of associate nurse when responding to patients/families of other staff nurses during on-call time, or as requested by the Assistant DCS and/or the Director of Clinical Services to fill patient/family needs during the absence of other staff nurses.
To share in providing 24-hour, seven-day a week on-call coverage to patients/families.
To provide appropriate support at time of death.
To participate in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
To demonstrate familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of the State and Federal bodies which aid in determining policies.
To maintain confidentiality of patient and families at all times.
To promote hospice care and philosophy in community, as the situation arises.
To evaluate potential patients for hospice care in an alternative setting.
To comply with accepted professional standards and principles.
Other duties as assigned.

RESULTS

Quality patient and family care is the primary focus of the care of the hospice nurse. The nurse promotes patient comfort and symptom control, to increase the quality of the final days of life for their patients. These patients learn to trust their nurse and depend on him/her to achieve comfort and quality of life. He/she is a strong patient advocate, and assists with completing last wishes/plans of the patient.

REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a current RN license to work in the state of Kentucky. It is preferred, that the RN have two (2) years of experience as a nurse with a year preferably in an acute care setting. Hospice or home health experience is a plus. This position requires the ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and their families, the ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress and tolerant of varying lifestyles, cultural and religious beliefs. He/she must be able to exercise judgment and discretion in confidential matters and be willing to work closely with other professionals in a team setting.

RELATIONSHIPS

The RN is the manager of the patient care team, under the direction of the DCS and physician/Medical Director. However, for quality patient/family care, he/she must work closely and effectively with the other members of the team. These internal relationships are based on mutual trust and respect, with the focus on the patients and their families. He/she will, also, need to cultivate other internal relationships, with secretaries, management, volunteers, etc.

This position may require developing relationships outside the hospice staff, including vendors and other professional healthcare staff. The Hospice RN will be in the community eye and will need to promote and build these relationships. These external relationships will help increase the use of hospice care and knowledge of hospice throughout the community, therefore helping many more people.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

CNA

The CNA role is a full-time 8-4:30 Monday through Friday.

The CNA position requires a professional who is organized and detail oriented. This role will travel throughout our 9 county region to patients homes, and skilled nursing facilities. This role communicates effectively, both with patients and families, and with the HSK team.

The CNA will be a valued member of the HSK Team and will have immediate access to the fellow team members.

Job Title: Hospice Aide

Years’ Experience: None

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

FTE Status: FT, PT or PRN

Education Level: CNA Training and Certificate

Reports to: Nursing Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

An important member of the IDT, the Hospice Aide provides care to the hospice patient at a vulnerable time. The patient depends on and puts great trust in this person. One of the goals of the position is to make the patient feel clean and comfortable.

ROLE

The Hospice Aide provides personal care, which includes bathing, dressing, hair care, and oral care, as the patient or caregiver desires. His/her assignment is planned and directed by the RN.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (but not limited to)

Personal care: bathing in the shower, tub or from a basin, shave upon request
Skin care: applying lotions and barrier creams, simple make up
Hair care: shampooing and drying, combing, brushing, simple styling
Oral care: brushing teeth, cleaning dentures, mouth care with swabs and chap stick
Nail care: cleaning, applying polish per pt request
Dressing patient, as directed by patient or caregiver
ROM exercises, as directed by the RN
Assist patient with ambulation, as directed by the RN
Turning and positioning patient
Feeding patient as needed
Changing bed linens
Straighten patient room
Documentation of care provided
Confidentiality
Attend IDT meetings, when possible
Maintain safe environment, reporting any concerns to the RN
Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities DO NOT include: giving medications, discussing spiritual or psychosocial needs, getting involved in family decisions, nor sharing the aide’s own personal information or problems with the patient or family.

Other duties performed are to assist with care for the facility:

Removing dirty linen to linen cart
Removing trash from patient rooms and public areas
Straightening and cleaning the family kitchen, as needed
Restocking linens and supplies in patient rooms
Delivering food trays, on occasion

RESULTS

Patient will be neat and clean
Patient will be safe
Assistance for the family or caregiver
Well-kept facility

REQUIREMENTS (of Position)

CNA training
Time management and organization
Strong interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Must be a team player

RELATIONSHIPS

During the bathing process our patients are exposed, which makes them feel vulnerable. This position requires tenderness and compassion to diminish these feelings, whenever possible. When the patient feels safe, they feel less vulnerable, developing trust in the Hospice Aide and the RN. The Hospice Aide is an important member of the team and needs to communicate with the team whenever there are changes in the patient’s condition or a decline in the patient’s abilities to assist with their own care. These findings are significant and may help justify the patient’s appropriateness for hospice care.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

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