Home Health Aide STNA - Akron Area

Under the supervision of an RN performs basic patient care activities.

*This position requires one year of experience and to be registered with the Ohio Nurse's Aide Registry. Please enter your STNA certificate # on your application*

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Hospice helps patients and their families prepare physically, emotionally and spiritually for the end of life. Our focus is on providing comfort, not a cure, and quality of life, not duration. As a Home Health Aide on our Hospice team, you will care for patients where they need you most, whether at home, a nursing facility, assisted living center or other location. In this role, you can help enhance their outlook on their experience, even when their futures seem uncertain. Every day, you can make a lasting difference in both the lives of your patients and their loved ones.

A caregiver in this position works evenings from 10:00am to 7:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform basic patient care activities.
• Assist with procedures ordered by physician, with supervision from an RN, PT, OT or ST as appropriate.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transport.
• Report and document abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assist with keeping the patient's environment clean and orderly.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
• Escalate change in patient condition to patients physician as appropriate.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) Certification with the State of Ohio Nurses Aide Registry
• One year of clinical experience as an Aide in an acute, rehab or skilled nursing setting
• Valid Drivers License (VDL) in Ohio and proof of $100,000/$300,000 automobile insurance coverage
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross within orientation period

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Assistant (CHPNA) Certification
• Home Care experience

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how were dedicated to providing what matters most to you:

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Competitive Pay and Mileage Reimbursement
• Excellent Benefits 403b, health and dental insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Supportive Leadership That Has Your Back
• Opportunities for Advancement and Professional Growth
• Work-Life Balance You Can Count On
• Autonomy and Independence nurse manage their own patient assignment and make critical decisions in the field.
• Meaningful 1-on-1 Relationships nurses treat patients in the context of their home environment, allowing for truly personalized care.
• Broad Clinical Experience receive exposure to a wide range of patient conditions, great for developing clinical skills and confidence.
• Technology-Driven and Innovation-Friendly use mobile documentation and a wide range of technologies to deliver efficient, high-quality care in the home setting.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be ambulatory, able to climb stairs, pull, push, and facilitate movement of the patient.
• For field staff only: Able to drive to patients homes and/or facilities.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $18.25

Maximum hourly: $24.95

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidates actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidates work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinics benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).