Personal Care Specialist (STNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Hospice Personal Care Specialist (STNA/CNA)

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm Rotating weekend commitment (approximately every six weeks) and participation in a holiday rotation. This position is a driving position that serves Newark, Ohio and surrounding areas.

The Personal Care Specialist’s Essential Duties Are:

Our STNAs 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews Plan of Care prior to making each visit to ensure the correct care is given to every patient assigned.

• Provides or assists with personal care, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair care, meal preparation, feeding, transfers and exercises based on plan of care.

• Maintains comfortable clean environment by adjusting lighting, room temperature, changing bed linens and light housekeeping as needed. Alert to safety factors and accident prevention.

• Reports results timely and accurately to the RN for any vital signs, or other equipment readings as ordered by the plan of care.

• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team and communicates with the RN any patient changes or updates to ensure proper response time and quality patient care.

• Documents activities carried out into the electronic health record at the point of care.

• Follows individualized plan of care, documenting comprehensive observations, interventions and all communication with supervising RN.

• Recognizes and reports changes in mental or physical status of patient promptly to RN to provide sufficient communication to team members.

• Assists in other activities and departments when requested to ensure complete and thorough patient care for all Ohio’s Hospice patients.

• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities to support the quality of Ohio’s Hospice services.

• Precepts new staff to support professional relationships with newly hired team members as required.

Qualifications of this role:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Certified Nurse Aide (preferred, but will train internally)
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Aide (CHPNA) certification preferred. Ohio's Hospice supports professional growth and offers opportunities for eligible employees to obtain certification.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to accurately document patient care and services in electronic medical records.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with a safe driving record and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and 10 panel drug screening.

Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with 5% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Preparation for certification and pay incentive on Hospice certification achievement
• Scrubs provided at initial onboarding
• Mileage reimbursement
• Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
• Educational programs geared toward career advancement
• Career growth
• And much, 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.