State Tested Nurses Aide

Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Services; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Services is seeking a compassionate full-time hospice aide to serve in Bowling Green and surrounding communities. We offer flexible work/life balance and a positive culture.

The hospice aide provides personal care under an RN, documents care, uses DME safely, and participates in team and staff conferences. Preference for 50% travel and at least 1 year of hospice experience.

Qualifications

• Must be listed in good standing on the Ohio State Nurse Aide registry and we will assist with certification if needed.
• At least 1 year experience as a CNA, hospice aide or home health aide (Hospice preferred).
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured vehicle in good working order.
• Must be able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Perform personal care activities (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding) per the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
• Document care provided according to agency policy.
• Report deviations from the Plan of Care to the Case Manager.
• Use Durable Medical Equipment safely and take vital signs as applicable.
• Participate in QAPI activities and IDG meetings as appropriate.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers and range of motion.
• Provide respite for patient’s family/caregiver when on-site.

Skills

Nurse Aide registry

Hospice/home health exp

Driver's license

Communication skills

Must be 18+

Job description

__WE PAY MILEAGE!!__

Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Services is seeking a compassionate full-time hospice aide to serve in the Bowling Green and surrounding communities. We strive to make every moment matter for our team by ensuring a flexible work/life balance, as well as positive company culture.

DUTIES

The hospice aide is responsible for providing personal care under the direction of a registered nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, etc) according to the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.

Document care provided according to agency policy.

Report any deviations from the Plan of Care to the Case Manager (or designee if not available).

Use Durable Medical Equipment safely.

Take vital signs when on Hospice Aide Plan of Care.

Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.

Provide proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. Reports any changes/areas of concern to Case Manager.

Assist with ambulation, transfers, range of motion if documented on the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.

Provide respite for patient’s family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.

Participate in QAPI activities.

Participate in IDG meetings, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

1. Must be listed in good standing on the Ohio State Nurse Aide registry. We will assist with an employee becoming a stated tested nursing aide, if that is not in place currently.

2. One year experience as a CNA, hospice aide or home health aide. (Hospice preferred)

3. At least 18 years old.

4. Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.

5. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• STNA (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location