Hospice Aide ( STNA )

Department Overview

Our supportive, non-profit Hospice team provides compassionate, comprehensive end-of-life care through a team approach to our clients and their families within private home or homelike setting. This close knit team is one of many within Home and Community Services and has been providing hospice services for over 8 years within National Church Residences which has been in business for 50 plus years.

Position Overview

Responsible for performing and documenting all duties assigned by the RN.
Observes records and reports the client's care, symptoms, emotional and physical status.

Providing personal care including:
A. Bathing
B. Back rubs
C. Oral hygiene
D. Hair care
E. Changing bed linen
F. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
G. Skin care
H. Assisting the patient with toileting activities
I. Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate

Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
Assisting in feeding the client, if necessary.
Taking vital signs when ordered.
Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered.
Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
Doing client's laundry, as appropriate.