Hospice Personal Care Specialist (STNA/CNA)
About The Position
Ohio’s Hospice is looking for compassionate and dependable Personal Care Specialists (STNA/CNA) to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on care and support to hospice patients in their homes and other care settings throughout Newark and surrounding communities. We call our STNAs Personal Care Specialists because we value the expertise and compassion they bring to every patient interaction. You’ll build meaningful relationships with patients and families while providing personal care with dignity, empathy, and respect. If you’re passionate about helping others and want work that makes a lasting difference, we’d love to have you join our team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license with a safe driving record.
- Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and 10-panel drug screening.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately document patient care electronically.
- Compassionate, dependable, and respectful approach to working with patients and families.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA/STNA) certification. Training may be provided for qualified candidates.
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Aide (CHPNA) certification.
Responsibilities
- Review each patient’s individualized Plan of Care before every visit to ensure appropriate care is provided.
- Provide or assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair care, meal preparation, feeding, transfers, and exercises.
- Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe patient environment, including changing bed linens, adjusting room temperature and lighting, and performing light housekeeping as needed.
- Obtain vital signs and other measurements as ordered and report results accurately and promptly to the supervising RN.
- Observe patients closely and promptly report changes in physical or mental condition to the RN.
- Communicate patient updates and concerns with the RN and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Document patient care, observations, interventions, and communication accurately in the electronic medical record at the point of care.
- Follow each patient’s individualized Plan of Care and maintain accurate documentation.
- Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Support Continuous Quality Improvement activities that promote high-quality hospice services.
- Assist other departments and teams as needed to support comprehensive patient care.
- Help orient and precept new staff members as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with 5% employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Hospice certification preparation and pay incentive upon certification achievement
- Scrubs provided during initial onboarding
- Mileage reimbursement
- Organizational preceptor for orientation and ongoing education
- Educational programs designed for career advancement
- Opportunities for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
