Hospice Aide (STNA)

Alternate Solutions Health Network • Chillicothe, OH

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About The Position

The Hospice Aide is an essential member of the hospice team, providing services to meet patients’ personal needs and promote comfort. The role includes personal care, communicating changes in a patient’s condition to the assigned supervisory nurse, and carrying out duties within the state-defined Hospice Aide scope of practice. The position is with Adena Hospice and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM.

Requirements

• Meet state training requirements and successfully complete a state-established or other qualifying training program that meets state requirements for a competency evaluation program or state licensure program.
• Hold a valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Be capable of meeting all physical demands of the role.
• Demonstrate compassionate communication, a positive attitude, patience, attention to detail, observance, and the ability to follow directions.
• Understand hospice philosophy and be comfortable providing specialized care to terminally ill patients and with issues of death and dying.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience, preferably in hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens as assigned.
• Take and record oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered and when competency requirements are met.
• Assist patients with dressing and undressing, meal preparation, and feeding as assigned.
• Assist with ambulation and exercise as instructed by the primary care nurse or therapist.
• Perform range-of-motion exercises and other simple procedures as an extended therapy service when ordered and when competency requirements are met.
• Maintain good relationships with patients, their families, and staff.
• Report changes in patients’ medical or living conditions to the supervisor or primary nurse, and communicate significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse.
• Meet patients’ safety needs and use equipment safely and properly, including foot stools, side rails, and oxygen.
• Observe and care for patients’ skin to help prevent tissue breakdown over bony prominences.
• Follow organizational documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off for eligible teammates
• Opportunity to participate in a 401(k)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• $500 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

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