State Tested Nurses AIde

Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Services; McConnelsville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; 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 the McConnelsville/Zanesville area and surrounding communities. We offer mileage reimbursement and a flexible work/life balance, with a positive company culture.

The Hospice Aide will provide personal care under the direction of a registered nurse, perform duties per the Plan of Care, document care, and participate in team conferences and QAPI activities.

Qualifications

• Must be listed in good standing on the Ohio State Nurse Aide registry.
• One year experience as a CNA, hospice aide or home health aide (Hospice preferred).
• At least 18 years old.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care under the direction of a licensed RN.
• Perform personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding) according to 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.
• Take vital signs as per the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
• Support teamwork and participate in staff conferences.
• Observe and report skin condition to prevent tissue breakdown.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and range of motion as documented.
• Provide respite for patient’s family/caregiver as appropriate.
• Participate in QAPI activities.
• Participate in IDG meetings, as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Ohio State Nurse Aide registry

STNA Certification

Job description

*Join The Team, Make A Difference* __WE PAY MILEAGE!!__

Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Services is seeking a compassionate full-time hospice aide to serve in the McConnelsville/Zanesville 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