CNA/STNA - Hospice

Otterbein SeniorLife; Springboro (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife seeks a Hospice CNA/STNA to assist in growth of our Hospice ministry, delivering person-centered care in home and community settings across Ohio. The role involves direct patient care, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include maintaining the hospice plan of care, reporting changes to the RN, and participating in in-services and IDT meetings. Travel to Lebanon, Middletown, and Springboro is required.

Qualifications

• Education: Must have completed the 9th grade with ability to read or write at an adequate level.
• CNA/STNA certification must be active on the State Tested Registry in Ohio; CPR required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care.
• Maintains care records for each patient in hospice plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient status and changes to RN.
• Assists in feeding patients as needed.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families and agency personnel.
• Attends required in-services (12 hours/year) and IDT meetings.
• Participates in QAPI activities.

Education

CNA/STNA certification

Completion of 9th grade

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

**Now Offering DailyPay**

Overview

Otterbein is a not-for-profit, faith-based ministry that is a national leader and innovator in retirement living communities and long-term care. Otterbein is seeking a Hospice CNA/STNA , to assist in the growth of our Hospice ministry. Otterbein Hospice compliments already strong independent senior services, outpatient capabilities and clinical facilities at Otterbein.

Hospice is a philosophy of care for those facing life-limiting illnesses, as well as their families and caregivers. The focus of hospice care is to help patients experience peace, comfort, and quality of life while also offering support and services to their family and caregivers.

At Otterbein Hospice, our dedicated and compassionate team is here to help you through all stages of life’s journey. When the time comes for hospice care, our team willinvolve you and your loved ones in your care options, and together with you, develop a personalized plan of care. Our team includes nurses, a chaplain and social worker for your care and support. We offer the peace that comes with being cared for in your home.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Shifts Available: PRN & Full-time

If you’re looking for an opportunity to serve in a mission-focused ministry committed to transforming the model of elder care delivery across the United States, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care
• With respect to patient rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity to patients and their families
• Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner
• Keeps a record of hospice STNA plan of care for each patient assigned
• Observes, records, and reports the patient’s care, symptoms, emotional and physical status
• Watches, observes, and reports any physical and gross behavioral changes in the patient’s condition or family situation to the RN
• Assists in feeding the patient as needed
• Communicates appropriately with the patient/family and agency personnel
• Attends required in-services and meetings as identified by the agency (must have twelve (12) hours of in-services a year).
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled Hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to coordinate plan of care, follow up on changes and other communication, problem-solve, receive staff support and in-service education
• Participates in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, as indicated
• Will need to travel to see patients between Lebanon, Middletown, and Springboro

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• Education: Must have completed the 9thgrade, with ability to read or write at an adequate level. High school graduates and GED preferred.
• Certification: CNA/State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification - Must be on the State Tested Registry in Ohio and remain active , CPR required.
• Experience:
• Minimum of one (1) year of direct patient care experience in an institutional or home care setting required with community health/hospice experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be able to work within a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Understanding of Hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Ohio requirements.

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay , enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.