Hospice Aide / STNA

Capital Health Care Network; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare network is looking for a dedicated Hospice Aide / STNA to provide personal care services to hospice patients. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, STNA certification, and at least two years of experience. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a $1000 sign-on bonus. The role also requires the ability to handle physical aspects of care and provide emotional support to patients and families during their time of need.

Benefits

PTO

401-k with Company match

Health Insurances

Company Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must meet federal Home Health Aide training requirements.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides essential personal care assistance to hospice patients.
• Documents patient conditions and reports changes to RN.
• Assists with daily activities and maintains patient comfort.

Skills

Active Listening

Communication

Empathy

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

State Tested Nurses Aide (STNA)

Graduate from an approved training and competency course

Job description

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We offer a comprehensive Benefit package to Full Time Employees

• PTO
• 401-k with Company match
• Health Insurances
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistant Program
  
  

$1000 Sign on bonus offered!

Job Summary

To provide personal care services to the terminally ill hospice patient as needed, under the direction of the RN. To provide assistance and understanding to the family and in time of bereavement. To work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care within the guidelines of the IDG care plan.

Qualifications

• Educational/Degree: High school diploma or GED.
• Licensed as State Tested Nurses Aide (STNA)
• Training/Licensure: Graduate from an approved training and competency course.
• Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Must meet federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements. Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant, preferred.
  
  

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Physical Requirements

Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100 pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.

Transportation

Must have a current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.

Essential Functions

• Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to the patient:
• Bath, care of mouth, skin and hair.
• Bathroom or in using bedpan or commode.
• Bed transfers as well as ambulation activities as ordered under the care plan.
• Range of motion exercises which the Aide has been taught by appropriate professional personnel.
• Performing such incidental household services as are essential to the patient's well being at home.
• Preparing meals including special diet.
• Takes a patient's temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure if assigned by a registered nurse.
• Assists with shopping if the patient has no other resource available.
• Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.
• Demonstrates listening skills.
• Offers encouragement when appropriate.
• Practices patience in voice and manner.
• Maintains required competency and skills.
• Documented initial and ongoing every 14 day supervision and evaluation by RN on each case assignment.
• Participates in annual performance review.
• Reports any changes in the patient's condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.
• Practices Standard Precautions according to OSHA regulations and policy.
• Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines.
• Attends at least twelve (12) hours of inservice education programs per year.
• Maintains current certification as required by the State.
• Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.
  
  

At Capital Health Care Network, our company culture is built on the following seven essential skills of teamwork:

• Active Listening: Team members listen to each other's ideas.They are observed validating ideas through active listening and "piggy-backing" (or building) off each other's ideas.
• Communication: Team members communicate.They are observed interacting, discussing, and posing questions in an effort to fortify understanding and dispel miscommunication.
• Persuading: Team members use persuasion. They are observed exchanging, defending, and rethinking ideas with the greater good in mind.
• Respecting: Team members respect the opinions of others.They are observed encouraging and supporting others' ideas and efforts.
• Helping: Team members help.They are observed offering assistance to each other.
• Sharing: Team members share.They are observed sharing ideas, information and influence.
• Participating: Team members participate.They are observed participating in social media, campaigns, and projects.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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