Hospice Aide, PRN - STNA required

Cleveland Clinic; Independence (OH); On-site; USD 23,582 - 33,587; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio is seeking a Home Health Aide to deliver patient-first care in various settings. You will assist with daily living activities and maintain clean living environments. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, STNA Certification, and one year of clinical experience. This role offers a minimum hourly pay of $20.75 with opportunities to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives. Join a team dedicated to comfort and quality care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License in Ohio and proof of automobile insurance.
• One year of clinical experience in an acute, rehab or skilled nursing setting is required.
• Certification must be obtained in the orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care activities.
• Assist with procedures and personal care.
• Document patient condition and care interventions.

Skills

Basic patient care

Communication

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Tested Nurse Aide Certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Overview

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Hospice helps patients and their families prepare physically, emotionally and spiritually for the end of life. Our focus is on providing comfort, not a cure, and quality of life, not duration. As a Home Health Aide on our Hospice team, you will care for patients where they need you most, whether at home, a nursing facility, assisted living center or other location. In this role, you can help enhance their outlook on their experience, even when their futures seem uncertain. Every day, you can make a lasting difference in both the lives of your patients and their loved ones.

A caregiver in this position works 8-hour shifts on an as-needed basis (Minimum 48 hours in a 6-week period).

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care activities.
• Assist with procedures ordered by physician, with supervision from an RN, PT, OT or ST as appropriate.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transport.
• Report and document abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assist with keeping the patient\'s environment clean and orderly.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
• Escalate change in patient condition to patient’s physician as appropriate.

Minimum qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) Certification with the State of Ohio Nurse’s Aide Registry
• One year of clinical experience as an Aide in an acute, rehab or skilled nursing setting
• Valid Driver’s License (VDL) in Ohio and proof of $100,000/$300,000 automobile insurance coverage
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within orientation period

Preferred qualifications

• Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Assistant (CHPNA) Certification
• Home Care experience
• Available to attend a full-time three week new hire orientation preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be ambulatory, able to climb stairs, pull, push, and facilitate movement of the patient.
• For field staff only: Able to drive to patients’ homes and/or facilities.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $20.75

Maximum hourly: $20.75

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).