Hospice STNA - PRN

Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice, LLC; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Hospice Aide I on a PRN basis to provide compassionate end-of-life care under RN supervision. You will assist with personal care tasks, support patients and families, and help maintain comfort in home settings.

Responsibilities include ADLs support, noting patient changes, documenting care, infection control, and safeguarding patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Nurse Aide (CNA, STNA, or equivalent) in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing personal care in hospice, home health, or long-term care preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients in accordance with the plan of care and under the supervision of the RN.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support.
• Offer emotional and physical comfort to patients and caregivers during end-of-life care.
• Observe and document patient condition, changes, and care provided; report changes to the RN.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for the patient, including light housekeeping related to patient care.
• Use infection control techniques and universal precautions consistently.
• Provide support to the patient and family within their cultural and personal belief system.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA, company, and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and in-service education as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with agency standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nurse Aide Certification

English Communication

Driver's License

Travel Availability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. Mercy Medical Center Home Health and Hospice Schedule: PRN SUMMARY

The Hospice Aide I plays a meaningful and hands-on role in providing compassionate care to patients during their end-of-life journey. Working closely under the supervision of a registered nurse, the hospice aide helps with personal care tasks like bathing, dressing, and grooming to ensure patients feel comfortable, safe, and supported. In addition to providing physical care, the hospice aide offers emotional comfort and companionship to both patients and their families. This role is essential in helping people live their final days with dignity, peace, and as much comfort as possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide personal care to patients in accordance with the plan of care and under the supervision of the RN
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support
• Offer emotional and physical comfort to patients and caregivers during end-of-life care
• Observe and document patient condition, changes, and care provided; report changes to the RN
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for the patient, including light housekeeping related to patient care
• Use infection control techniques and universal precautions consistently
• Provide support to the patient and family within their cultural and personal belief system
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA, company, and regulatory guidelines
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and in-service education as required
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with agency standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current certification as a Nurse Aide (CNA, STNA, or equivalent) in the state of practice
• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing personal care in hospice, home health, or long-term care preferred
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Compassionate, dependable, and respectful in all patient interactions
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance required
• Ability to work independently in patient homes and travel within assigned territory

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

High school diploma or equivalent required

We'll help you put your passion for patient care to work. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. ASHN will never ask, nor require a candidate to provide money for work equipment and network access during the application process. If you become aware of any instances where you as a candidate are asked to provide information and do not believe it is a legitimate request from Humana or affiliate, please contact [e-mail] to validate the request Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.