Palliative Home Care Staff
314.362.0200
BJC Hospice Palliative staff members include:
- Registered nurses to assess needs, educate the patient and family, and coordinate care with the team and attending physician
- Certified home health aides to assist with personal care for the patient and teach the family caregiving skills
- Medical social workers to connect the family with resources in the community and provide emotional support and guidance
- Physical, speech and occupational therapists to work with the patient on strength, endurance and safety issues; provide and assessment of the home environment; and provide education for the patient and family
What makes our staff unique?
- Years of experience in oncology and home health
- Understanding of treatment of serious illnesses
- Technical infusion and assessment skills
- Experience in pain and symptom management
- Ability to care for the patient and family as a unit
- Skills in case management and coordination of care
- Sensitivity to the emotional and spiritual needs of the patient
- Commitment to promoting continuity of care
- Ability to help the patient access all areas of home care