STNA (Home Health & Hospice) (10732)

STNA (Home Health & Hospice)

Columbus, OH

Overview

Salary Range $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly Category STNA/CNA

Description

$1,000 sign on bonus! Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated STNA to join our Home Health & Hospice teams. At Summit, we believe healthcare should be personal, compassionate, and delivered where it matters most - at home.

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA):

• Hours: Monday - Friday; Standard Business Hours
• Work Setting: On the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or Remotely
• Territory: ~30-Mile Radius (Mileage Reimbursed)
• Pay Rate: $18.00 - $22.00 per Hour
• Location: Columbus, OH & surrounding areas

Responsibilities:

• As a member of the home care and hospice teams, the STNA will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or therapist and perform various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs.
• Responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.
• Will be assigned by a Registered Nurse in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient's care.
• Provide personal care including, but not limited to the following:
• Bathing and/or shampooing hair, assisting with dressing and undressing.
• Helping with toileting activities.
• Assisting with oral hygiene.
• Administering skin care to prevent breakdown and back rubs/massages as necessary.
• Changing bed linens and assisting with other laundry as appropriate.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly living area for patients, as needed.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist in feeding the patient if necessary.
• Take and record oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills of competency).
• Assist in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assist patients in the self-administration of medication.
• Meet the safety needs of patients and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• Report on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• May care for patients in home care and hospice departments as the census/caseload allows.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must meet the training and licenses requirements in accordance with state and federal laws of STNA.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read and follow written instructions and document care that is given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.

Why Summit?

We offer a well-rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match. Part-time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for full-time and part-time staff. Because our roles involve travel, we provide mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs. To make your day-to-day easier, we also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.