CNA/STNA - Hospice

Otterbein SeniorLife•Tipp City, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Otterbein Hospice provides services for clients and their families, complementing already strong independent senior services, outpatient capabilities and clinical facilities. They offer professional, personalized, and holistic medical care to ensure physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort. Hospice care focuses on helping patients experience peace, comfort, and quality of life while also offering support and services to their family and caregivers. Otterbein Hospice is guided by Otterbein’s nearly century-old tradition of faith-based ministry, clinical skills, and strong community ties. Otterbein is a not-for-profit, faith-based ministry and a national leader in retirement living communities and long-term care. They are seeking a Hospice CNA/STNA to assist in the growth of their Hospice ministry. At Otterbein, employees are considered Partners in Caring, working together to deliver person-centered care that respects every resident and their choices. The organization provides compassionate, quality care in vibrant communities, small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice, and Home Office settings. This full-time position (8a-5p, Monday - Friday) is for the greater Tipp City and Dayton Ohio area, offering an opportunity to serve in a mission-focused ministry committed to transforming elder care delivery.

Requirements

Minimum age requirement of 18
Must have completed the 9th grade, with ability to read or write at an adequate level
CNA/State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification - Must be on the State Tested Registry in Ohio and remain active
CPR required
Minimum of one (1) year of direct patient care experience in an institutional or home care setting required
Must demonstrate the ability to be able to work within a multidisciplinary team setting
Understanding of Hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Ohio requirements

Nice To Haves

High school graduates and GED preferred
Community health/hospice experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides personal care
With respect to patient rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity to patients and their families
Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner
Keeps a record of hospice STNA plan of care for each patient assigned
Observes, records, and reports the patient’s care, symptoms, emotional and physical status
Watches, observes, and reports any physical and gross behavioral changes in the patient’s condition or family situation to the RN
Assists in feeding the patient as needed
Communicates appropriately with the patient/family and agency personnel
Attends required in-services and meetings as identified by the agency (must have twelve (12) hours of in-services a year)
Attends and participates in regularly scheduled Hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to coordinate plan of care, follow up on changes and other communication, problem-solve, receive staff support and in-service education
Participates in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, as indicated
Will need to travel to see patients between Lebanon, Middletown, and Springboro

Benefits

Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision & Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
Legal & Identity Theft Protection
University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work