Personal Care Specialist (STNA/CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Personal Care Specialist (STNA/CNA) – Hospice Care

Ohio’s Hospice | Newark, OH & Surrounding Areas

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Weekend Rotation: Approximately every 6 weeks
Holiday Rotation: Required
Position Type: Field-Based | Driving Required

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping others and providing compassionate, patient-centered care? Ohio’s Hospice is seeking dependable and caring Personal Care Specialists (STNA/CNA) to support hospice patients in their homes and other care settings throughout Newark, Ohio, and the surrounding communities.

At Ohio’s Hospice, we call our STNAs Personal Care Specialists because we recognize the important role they play in improving quality of life for patients and their families. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on personal care, offer comfort and support, and build meaningful connections with patients during an important time in their lives.

If you’re looking for rewarding work where compassion, dignity, and respect make a difference every day, we invite you to join our team.

What You’ll Do

• Review each patient’s individualized Plan of Care before every visit and provide care according to established instructions.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair care, meal preparation, feeding, transfers, and prescribed exercises.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe patient environment by changing bed linens, adjusting room temperature and lighting, and performing light housekeeping as needed.
• Obtain vital signs and other measurements as ordered, and promptly communicate results to the supervising Registered Nurse (RN).
• Observe patients for changes in physical or mental condition and report concerns promptly to the RN.
• Communicate patient updates and concerns with the RN and other members of the interdisciplinary hospice care team.
• Accurately document patient care, observations, interventions, and communications in the electronic medical record at the point of care.
• Follow each patient’s Plan of Care and maintain complete, accurate documentation.
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary hospice team to support coordinated, quality patient care.
• Contribute to Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives that promote excellent hospice services.
• Assist other departments and team members as needed to support patient care.
• Help orient and precept new team members as assigned.

What You’ll Need

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Reliable transportation and proof of current auto insurance.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and 10-panel drug screening.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately document patient care electronically.
• A compassionate, dependable, and respectful approach to caring for patients and supporting their families.
• Ability to travel between patient locations throughout Newark and surrounding communities.
• Availability to participate in a rotating weekend schedule approximately every six weeks and a holiday rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) certification. Training may be available for qualified candidates.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Aide (CHPNA) certification.
• Experience providing personal care or working with patients in home care, hospice, or other healthcare settings.

Professional Growth and Development

Ohio’s Hospice values ongoing learning and professional development. Eligible employees have opportunities to pursue hospice certification and expand their knowledge and skills in hospice and palliative care.

Why Join Ohio’s Hospice?

As a Personal Care Specialist, you’ll have the opportunity to provide meaningful, hands-on support to patients and families when compassionate care matters most. Your work will help promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life while making a lasting difference in the lives of those you serve.

If you’re ready to bring your compassion and dedication to a team that makes every moment matter, we encourage you to apply today!

What We Offer

We believe caring for our patients starts with caring for our team. Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hospice certification preparation and pay incentive upon certification achievement
• Scrubs provided during initial onboarding
• Mileage reimbursement
• Organizational preceptor for orientation and ongoing education
• Educational programs designed for career advancement
• Opportunities for career growth
• And much more!

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 will 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.

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.