Personal Care Specialist Hospice House/IPU

Personal Care Specialist Role

What You Should Know About the Personal Care Specialist Role:

Hours are 6:30am-7pm. This is a PRN role. This position is based in our inpatient unit at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. We provide superior care and superior services to patients at their end-of-life journey. Only those who have a heart for hospice will succeed.

The Personal Care Specialist's Essential Duties Are:

We provide superior care for patients in families in homes/facilities. Our CNAs are titled "Personal Care Specialist" because they are valued for their expertise in taking care of the patient's personal needs with dignity, compassion and empathy. You could become a Personal Care Specialist that provides quality nursing assistance to patients, assists the family with the care of the patient and works with a team that relies on your input from the close relationship you develop with the patient.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Certified Nursing Assistant with the State of Ohio preferred.
• One year of experience preferred
• Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (CHPNA) preferred and will be made available to Ohio's Hospice employees who wish to obtain certification.
• Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.
• Ability to drive during daytime, nighttime or inclement weather.
• Valid Driver's license with Safe Driving Record.
• State minimum automobile insurance coverage.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a 10 panel drug screen

Ohio's Hospice offers opportunity, advancement and a great foundation for growth to energetic people looking to serve our mission. Those who join our team are committed to providing superior care and service so our patients and their families can celebrate life. We provide our staff members with the resources and support to contribute and make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day. Come join a group of people that are wildly passionate about taking care of our patients and each other!

As a member of our team, you'll have a chance to impact many lives. You may find a deeper meaning in your work or rediscover why you chose your profession in the first place. The passion you may have been missing in previous workplaces can be found at Ohio's Hospice of Central Ohio.

Ohio's Hospice complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Ohio's Hospice is proud to be platinum certified through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers. Ohio's Hospice welcomes those in the LGBT community to join our team.