State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) - Hospice

Summa Home Health and Hospice LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in post-acute care is seeking a dedicated State Tested Nurse Aide to join their compassionate hospice team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential personal care to patients, ensuring their comfort and dignity during challenging times. With a focus on patient-centered care, you'll work closely with families and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality support. This position offers a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about patient care and possess the required certification, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k participation

Company paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Active STNA certification in Ohio is required.
• One year of experience in hospice care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care needs for patients including bathing and feeding.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the supervisory nurse.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Understanding of hospice philosophy

Attention to detail

Patience

Education

State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) certification

Job description

State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) - Hospice page is loaded

State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) - Hospice

Apply locations Akron, OH time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id 8889

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: Summa Health at Home and Hospice

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Territory: Clinicians will work within Copley, Akron, Medina, Richfield, Fairlawn and surrounding areas

Requirement: An active State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) certification in the state of Ohio is required at the time of application

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:
We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and 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.

• One 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.

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We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!

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.

About Us

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.