Personal Care Specialist- Full time

Ohio S Hospice Inc; New Philadelphia (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) with employer match

Certification prep with incentive

Scrubs provided

Preceptors for orientation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ohio's Hospice is seeking a Personal Care Specialist for a full-time role in New Philadelphia, OH. The position involves direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, with a daytime 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule and driving responsibilities across multiple counties.

Weekends and holidays require rotation. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, STNA certification, and the ability to document care electronically. Training, benefits, and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) with Ohio board status.
• Non-Certified: CNA not required but must complete 75 hours of in-house training on hire.
• CHPN certification preferred and paid for employees who pursue it.
• Computer skills sufficient to document services and care.
• Ability to drive in various conditions.
• Valid driver's license and Ohio minimum auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Review the patient's plan of care before each visit and ensure appropriate care.
• Assist with personal care needs: bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair care, meals, transfers, exercises as outlined.
• Maintain a safe, clean patient environment and perform light housekeeping as needed.
• Record vital signs and equipment readings as ordered by the plan of care.
• Communicate patient updates to the RN and participate as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Document all services in the electronic health record at the point of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of observations and interventions.
• Report changes in patient condition to the RN promptly.
• Assist with other activities and departmental needs to support quality care.
• Participate in CQI activities and support certification efforts.
• Precept and mentor newly hired team members.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

STNA certification (Ohio)

CHPN certification preferred

Computer skills for care documentation

Valid driver's license

Job description

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Personal Care Specialist- Full time

Home Care Full Time Direct Patient Care New Philadelphia, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 5683

Job Summary/Purpose

Personal Care Specialist provides quality nursing assistance to patients according to the plan of care workingunder the direction of RN.

What You Need to Know about the Personal Care Specialist role

• This is a full-time role with the hours of: 8AM-4:30PM.
• This is a driving position serving Tuscarawas, Stark, Columbiana, Carrolton, and Harrison counties.
• Weekend and holiday rotation required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified: Certified State Tested Nursing Assistant with State of Ohio without any board actions
• Non-Certified: CNA not required but must complete the required 75 hours of in-house training upon hire:must meet internal competency checklist
• Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (CHPN) preferred and will be made available to Ohio’sHospice employees who wish to obtain certification.
• Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care
• Ability to drive during daytime, nighttime or inclement weather.
• Valid Driver's License with Safe Driving Record
• State Minimum Automobile Insurance Coverage

Key Responsibilities

• Review the patient's individualized plan of care before each visit to ensure appropriate care and services are provided.
• Provide or assist patients with personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair care, meal preparation, feeding, transfers, and exercises as outlined in the plan of care.
• Maintain a comfortable, clean, and safe patient environment by adjusting lighting and room temperature, changing bed linens, and performing light housekeeping as needed.
• Obtain and promptly report vital signs and other equipment readings as ordered in the plan of care to the supervising RN.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team, communicating patient updates and changes in condition to the RN to support timely and appropriate care.
• Document all services and care provided in the electronic health record at the point of care.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of observations, interventions, and communications with the supervising RN.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in a patient's physical or mental condition to the RN.
• Assist with other activities and departmental needs as requested to support quality patient care throughout Ohio's Hospice.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities to support and enhance the quality of Ohio's Hospice services.
• Precept and support newly hired team members as assigned.

Your health, happiness, and professional growth matter to us! We offer:

• Competitive pay.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with a 5% employer match.
• Preparation support for hospice certification, with a pay incentive upon successful certification achievement.
• Scrubs provided during initial onboarding.
• Dedicated organizational preceptors to support orientation and ongoing education.
• Educational programs designed to support career advancement.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.