Hospice Aid (STNA)

Alternate Solutions Health Network • Akron, OH

1d • Remote

About The Position

As Hospice Aide the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients. As a Hospice Aide you are an essential member of the Hospice team by performing various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort.

Requirements

• Meets the training requirements of the State and has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the State’s requirements of a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Capable of all physical demands.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience is preferred, preferably in Hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs for your patient and attend to their requests promptly.
• Effectively communicate the patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse and inform the caregiver of any issues.
• Be responsible for all practices and duties within the Hospice Aide scope of practice as outlined by the state.
• Provide care that includes baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Take and record oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Assist in meal prep and feeding patients as assigned.
• Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the primary care nurse or therapist.
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Maintain good relationships with the patient, the patient’s family, and staff.
• Report any changes to the patient’s medical and living conditions to the supervisor or the primary nurse.
• Meet safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, Oxygen, etc.).
• Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• opportunity to participate in 401k
• company paid life insurance
• access to a robust Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed