Home Care Assistant, STNA Ashland County

University Hospitals; Warrensville Heights (OH); Remote; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio seeks a Home Care Assistant to provide patient care in Ashland County. The role involves effective communication with patients and coworkers, light housekeeping, and maintaining patient relationships. Candidates must have a High School Equivalent or GED, a CNA certification, and 1+ years of home care experience. This part-time position requires travel to patients' homes and adherence to health information privacy standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years home care experience preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent certification required.
• OH Driver's License with car insurance coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the supervision of a case manager.
• Communicates effectively with patients and co-workers.
• Observes and reports patient status changes.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Light housekeeping

Relationship building

Education

High School Equivalent / GED

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Home Care Assistant, STNA Ashland County

• Provides patient care, under the supervision of a Case Manager: Nurse or therapist.
• Provides personal care/companionship as directed by plan of care.
• Provides light housekeeping/ light meal prep tasks as directed by plan of care.
• Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing.
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers and co-workers.
• Observes and reports patient status changes including skin and psychosocial.
• Takes responsibility for self‑development and supports a learning environment.
• Displays commitment to the mission of UHHS/UHHCS and its values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Qualifications & Conditions

• Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
• Part time 20 hours per week.
• 100% travel to the patients' homes to provide care.
• The territories are Ashland County.
• Monday‑Friday schedule.
• High School Equivalent / GED required.
• Completes required continuing education to maintain certification.
• 1+ years Home care experience preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days.
• OH Driver's License (Valid) with car insurance coverage required.
• Successful completion of agency written test and competency evaluation of skills in the field required within 30 days.