Hospice Aide STNA Night Shift - Inpatient Unit

A Hiring Company; Seaman (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A Hospice Aide position at A Hiring Company involves assisting terminally ill patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role includes bathing, hygiene, meals, mobility assistance, and light housekeeping at the Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Seaman, OH.

The candidate should have completed a State approved Nurse Aide course with testing and registration, with a preference for at least one year of patient care experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nurse Aide program, testing, and state registration required.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience preferred in hospital, nursing home, or related facility.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and bathe patients.
• Assist in toileting and maintain patient hygiene and bedding.
• Turn, reposition, and assist transfers between wheelchairs, seats, and beds.
• Serve meals and help patients eat.
• Assist with room and facility cleaning and housekeeping.
• Maintain par stock of supplies on hand.
• Measure vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
• Observe patient health concerns and report changes to the nurse.
• Work three 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 pm–7:00 am, including weekends at Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Seaman, OH.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Dependability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Hospice Aide, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, provides care and assistance to terminally ill patients within the scope of experience and ability, including:

• Clean and bathe patients
• Assistance in toileting
• Maintain patients' hygiene and change bedding
• Turn, reposition and transfer or move patients between wheelchairs, seats and beds
• Serve meals and help patients eat their food
• Assist in cleaning and housekeeping of rooms and facility
• Maintain par stock of supplies on hand
• Measure vital signs like blood pressure and temperature
• Observe and listen to patients regarding any health concerns they might have and report details or changes in condition to nurse
• Three 12 hour night shifts, 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, including weekends, at Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Seaman, OH

REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of State approved Nurse Aide course, testing, and registration required. At least one of year experience in a patient care position in a hospital, nursing home, or related health care facility preferred. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Personal qualities of empathy, responsibility, and dependability. Must demonstrate effective communication skills with team members, clients, and family members. Must have ability to accept supervision and follow instructions. Must carry state minimum in automobile liability insurance. Able to access patient rooms and facility independently. Must demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment and observe universal precautions. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds using proper body mechanics and be able to assist patient using aids, such as Hoyer lift.