Home Care Assistant, STNA Ashland County

Home Care Assistant, STNA Ashland County

• Provides patient care, under the supervision of a Case Manager: Nurse or therapist.
• Provides personal care/companionship as directed by plan of care.
• Provides light housekeeping/ light meal prep tasks as directed by plan of care.
• Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing.
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers and co-workers.
• Observes and reports patient status changes including skin and psychosocial.
• Takes responsibility for self‑development and supports a learning environment.
• Displays commitment to the mission of UHHS/UHHCS and its values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Qualifications & Conditions

• Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
• Part time 20 hours per week.
• 100% travel to the patients' homes to provide care.
• The territories are Ashland County.
• Monday‑Friday schedule.
• High School Equivalent / GED required.
• Completes required continuing education to maintain certification.
• 1+ years Home care experience preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days.
• OH Driver's License (Valid) with car insurance coverage required.
• Successful completion of agency written test and competency evaluation of skills in the field required within 30 days.