Certified Hospice Aide - Patient Comfort & Care

Socket.dev; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement options

Job summary

Luminary Hospice in Ohio seeks a dedicated Hospice Aide (STNA/CNA) to join our interdisciplinary team under RN supervision. You will provide personal care, observe and report patient conditions, and support comfort and dignity for patients and families.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, safety, and adherence to care procedures, with training and state requirements met. Eligibility includes active certification, CPR, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Active STNA or CNA certification as required by the state.
• Meets state training requirements.
• Minimum 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training (16 hours of classroom before 16 hours of practical).
• At least 18 years old.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care.
• Understands hospice philosophy and is comfortable providing specialized end-of-life care.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and the impaired.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Complete a probationary period. This probationary period is to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications and is documented by the supervisor and the employee.

Responsibilities

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within the realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Meeting the safety needs of the patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O 2, etc.).
• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing proper care and observation of the patient's skin to prevent the breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Assessing and reporting on the patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Provide a normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
• Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”
• Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Assisting as assigned with light laundry needs.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Keeping the patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.

Job description

Luminary Hospice in Ohio seeks a dedicated Hospice Aide (STNA/CNA) to join our interdisciplinary team under RN supervision. You will provide personal care, observe and report patient conditions, and support comfort and dignity for patients and families.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, safety, and adherence to care procedures, with training and state requirements met. Eligibility includes active certification, CPR, and reliable transportation.