Hospice STNA (PRN)

Adena Hospice, LLC; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Adena Hospice in Chillicothe, OH is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide to provide direct patient care in the home setting on a PRN basis. You will perform personal care activities, monitor comfort, and communicate changes to the supervising nurse while supporting families with empathy and professionalism.

The role emphasizes respect for patient dignity, adherence to state scope of practice, and proactive collaboration with the hospice team.

Qualifications

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
• Patience when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail and diligent observation skills.
• Understanding of hospice care principles and patient comfort.
• Ability to follow direction and document care accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and change bed linens as assigned.
• Take and record oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered.
• Assist in dressing, undressing and meal prep/feeding as assigned.
• Assist in ambulation and simple exercise per nurse instruction.
• Communicate patient condition changes to supervising nurse and inform caregiver of issues.

Skills

Compassionate communicator

Patience

Attention to detail

Observant

Team player

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.

Agency: Adena Hospice Schedule: PRN (16 hrs minimum per month)

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

As Hospice Aide the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients. As a Hospice Aide you are an essential member of the Hospice team by performing various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive financial incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to participate in 401k.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

HOW YOU'LL WORK:

You’ll perform personal care needs for your patient and attend to their requests promptly. You will effectively communicate the patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse and inform the caregiver of any issues. You’ll be responsible for all practices and duties within the Hospice Aide scope of practice as outlined by the state.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Patient Care: Provide care that includes baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned. Take and record oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. Assist in meal prep and feeding patients as assigned.
• Extended Services: Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the primary care nurse or therapist. Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Communication: Maintain good relationships with the patient, the patient’s family, and staff. Reports any changes to the patient’s medical and living conditions to the supervisor or the primary nurse.
• Minimize Patient Risk: Meet safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, Oxygen, etc.). Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Policies: Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

HARD & SOFT SKILLS:

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
• Understanding of the hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill and secure with the issues of death/dying.
• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Meets the training requirements of the State and has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the State’s requirements of a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program.
• 1 year of experience is preferred, preferably in Hospice care.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Capable of all physical demands.

We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family. #INDADEHHOS2.

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. Adena Home Health and Hospice is a partner with Alternate Solutions Health Network.

Post-acute care is at the center of improving health outcomes. We care for patients where they spend the majority of their time – in their homes. This privileged position allows us to see things that are invisible to a patient’s primary care or hospital physician, and to deliver the best possible care tailored to each patient’s setting. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve away from hospital-centric care, our work, caring for patients in their homes becomes more important than ever. Our success helping patients recover comes from engaging with them. We start at the facility bedside and coordinate each patient's transition back to their home, ensuring a smooth transition and that their care plan is right for them. We support complex, high-acuity, medically-at-risk aging patients. This is the most challenging group of individuals to serve, and we find it the most rewarding. And we do this all in partnership with health systems. Together we create a seamless care environment that enables patients to receive excellent care in the setting that best meets their needs.