PRN Hospice Aide

OHE OHNH EMP LLC; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Insurance benefits

401(K) retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Schedule PRN

Job summary

CommuniCare Family of Companies’ Dignity Care Hospice is seeking a Home Health Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on support to patients at home in Akron, OH. This role emphasizes personal care, nutrition assistance, vitals, mobility support, and medication supervision as outlined by the care plan.

The ideal candidate meets state requirements, holds an STNA license for Ohio, is 18+, and can work with little supervision. CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Meets training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Must have a valid STNA license in the state of Ohio.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care to patients including bathing, changing bed linens, assisting with dressing, etc.
• Preparing nutritious meals and assisting in feeding.
• Taking vitals such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as needed.
• Assisting patients in the self-administration of medications.
• Reporting on patients’ conditions and significant changes to the RN.

Job description

Job Address: 388 S Main St, Ste 330 Akron, OH 44311

Why join our Dignity Care Hospice team? We provide high-quality care to help patients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, home health aides, liaisons and more who are committed to empowering patients to maintain their independence at home. We serve our local neighbors and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way.

What You Will Do as a Hospice Aide

At Dignity Care, a Home Health Hospice Aide career is more than a job or “a calling” – it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone’s life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well.

• Providing personal care to patients including, bathing, changing bed linens, assisting with dressing, etc.
• Preparing nutritious meals and assisting in feeding
• Taking vitals such as, temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as needed
• Assisting patients in the self-administration of medications
• Reporting on patients’ conditions and significant changes to the RN

Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Paid Time Off
• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs)
• 401(K) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths
• Career advancement opportunities
• Schedule PRN

Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

• Meets training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws
• Must have a valid STNA license in the state of Ohio
• 18 years of age or older
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Active CPR certification

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.