Hospice Nursing Assistant

Hospice of the Western Reserve, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Package (Retirement, &im

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Hospice of the Western Reserve, now Reserve Care, in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) to provide compassionate personal care under nurse supervision according to the patient plan of care. You will collaborate with a transdisciplinary team across settings.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, ensuring safety, aiding transfers, wound care as directed, documenting visits, and participating in team meetings and on-call rotations in the home care program.

Qualifications

• Must be STNA in good standing.
• Ability to read and write English proficiently.
• Equivalency may substitute for minimum qualifications where allowed by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with ADLs per the patient care plan.
• Create a safe environment and assist with transfers and mobility.
• Perform passive and active ROM as directed and assist with meals.
• Assist with pre-poured medications under nurse supervision (Home Care only).
• Record visits, chart observations, and complete timesheets and mileage logs.
• Attend care conferences and coordinate with the transdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient care

English literacy

Team collaboration

Documentation

Flexibility

Education

State tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification

Tools

Charting systems

Job description

Lakefront-East Care Center Regular Full-Time David Simpson Hospice House, Cleveland, OH, US

JOIN US IN MAKING THE MOST OF EVERY DAY!

Hospice of the Western Reserve is now Reserve Care. Our new name reflects the full scope of care we provide while honoring nearly 50 years of trusted service. We continue to deliver expert hospice, palliative and grief support with the same compassionate team. When you join Reserve Care, you become part of a legacy that walks alongside patients, families and communities with guidance and meaningful support during life’s most important moments.

Hospice of The Western Reserve operates in celebration of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care and support effective grieving.

WHY US?

We believe that our success starts with our greatest asset: OUR EMPLOYEES!

We live our shared core values in everything we do:

COMPASSION. EXCELLENCE. EQUALITY. INTEGRITY. SERVICE. STEWARDSHIP .

We have a passion for purpose driven work! Do you?

JOIN OUR FAMILY!

Provide personal care under the supervision of a nurse according to the patient's plan of care. Collaborate with transdisciplinary team in a variety of settings.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide personal care and assist with ADL's according to the POC.
• Provide safe environment for patients.
• Safely ambulate/transfer patient as appropriate.
• Assist with passive and active ROM exercises as directed by the nurse.
• Prepare nutritional snacks as appropriate for the patient.
• Under the supervision of the nurse, assist patient with pre-poured medications that are ordinarily self-administered and that are prescribed by a physician under the supervision nurse (Home Care only).
• Under the direction of the nurse, perform simple wound care, skin care, and bowel care protocols according to the plan of care where appropriate.
• Recognize and promptly report any changes in the mental or physical status of the patient to the nurse.
• Record in clinical record, on appropriate documents, the activities provided and observations of patient at the time of visit.
• Complete all charting, timesheets and mileage logs as defined by the agency policy and procedures.
• Attend and actively contribute during patient care conference.
• Participate in HNA discipline meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, retreats and in-services as appropriate.
• Attend in-services to obtain 3 education hours per quarter.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled (Home Care only).
• Assist the Team Leader with other designated activities as necessary (scheduling, supply organization, answering office telephone, etc.)
• Demonstrate positive customer-service responsiveness according to agency standards.
• Flexible in meeting patient/family needs that require variable shifts and weekends.
• Participate in chart review quality improvement activities and other meetings as assigned.
• Participate in coordination of and communication with volunteer staff.
• Provide basic care-giving education to caregiver/family members, such as turning and positioning, transfer techniques and changing linens
• Maintain Transmission Based Precaution.
• Complete annual competency requirements.

SUCCESS CAPABILITIES:

• Must be able to read and write English proficiently.
• Must be state tested nursing assistant in good standing
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DETAILS:

• Total Rewards Package to include Retirement, Health, Dental, Vision, voluntary benefits and Corporate Discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Non-exempt role

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Compliance to Annual Flu Shot Policy or ability to provide exemption documentation
• Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in the State of Ohio with the proper level of coverage as directed
• Provide an active driver’s license
• Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.

NOTE : The responsibilities of this position are described above, and they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. Also, this description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Applicants who may need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact:

Reserve Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.