The registered dietitian plans, organizes, and conducts dietetic education for nursing personnel and other personnel. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team with expertise in nutritional care. Develops and implements a nutritional plan of care which is based on a comprehensive assessment of nutritional needs as part of the patient’s total plan of care.…
The speech-language pathologist, contracted or employed, is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement. Speech therapist Conducts appropriate evaluative procedures, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function and Identifies functional speech defects and establishes goals…
The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities. Registered nurse completes an initial, comprehensive and…
The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of WESTSIDE HOSPICE COMFORT CARE, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors and Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
The social worker assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required. Carries out…
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. Vocational nurse provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice…
The Bereavement Coordinator is responsible to plan, implement, and maintain a bereavement program to meet the needs of families/caregivers from WESTSIDE HOSPICE COMFORT CARE for up to one (1) year following the death of the individual hospice patient. Bereavement Coordinator Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one-to-one, groups, and ongoing…
The volunteer provides patient care and support services according to h is/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies.The Volunteer serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary group amid various settings: home care; respite; inpatient, bereavement and/or administrative; office duties.
The physical therapist contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Employment Agreement. Physical therapist initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/ caregivers in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient,…
A hospice doctor is part of your medical team. Your regular doctor or a nurse practitioner can also be part of this team as the attending medical professional to supervise your care. However, only your regular doctor (not a nurse practitioner that you’ve chosen to serve as your attending medical professional) and the hospice medical…
WESTSIDE HOSPICE COMFORTCARE is a local health care provider with a real hands on approach. We assist screening, orienting new employees, handling complaints quickly and with a satisfactory resolution, as well as volunteering as needed to assist Patients that are home-bound.
We treat our patients with the utmost respect, kindness, compassion, dignity, sincerity, and a heartfelt care they deserve. Most people have gone through painful losses of their immediate family members that include siblings, parents, niece and nephew, and friends. So when we say “we understand”, we truly understand what our patients and their families are going through, and we vow to provide you with the care necessary to meet your needs.
Dearest Nelly, Marina, Oksana, Olga, MIRA & Dr. Burstein,
Thank you all so much for taking care of our mom. We will forever be grateful to all of you for your compassion, care, and kindness.
The registered dietitian plans, organizes, and conducts dietetic education for nursing personnel and other personnel. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team with expertise in nutritional care. Develops and implements a nutritional plan of care which is based on a comprehensive assessment of nutritional needs as part of the patient’s total plan of care.…
The speech-language pathologist, contracted or employed, is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement. Speech therapist Conducts appropriate evaluative procedures, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function and Identifies functional speech defects and establishes goals…
The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities. Registered nurse completes an initial, comprehensive and…
The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of WESTSIDE HOSPICE COMFORT CARE, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors and Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
The social worker assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required. Carries out…
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. Vocational nurse provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice…
The Bereavement Coordinator is responsible to plan, implement, and maintain a bereavement program to meet the needs of families/caregivers from WESTSIDE HOSPICE COMFORT CARE for up to one (1) year following the death of the individual hospice patient. Bereavement Coordinator Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one-to-one, groups, and ongoing…
The volunteer provides patient care and support services according to h is/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies.The Volunteer serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary group amid various settings: home care; respite; inpatient, bereavement and/or administrative; office duties.
The physical therapist contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Employment Agreement. Physical therapist initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/ caregivers in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient,…
A hospice doctor is part of your medical team. Your regular doctor or a nurse practitioner can also be part of this team as the attending medical professional to supervise your care. However, only your regular doctor (not a nurse practitioner that you’ve chosen to serve as your attending medical professional) and the hospice medical…