Hospice STNA

Remembrance Hospice•Medina, OH

About The Position

Remembrance Hospice is seeking a Hospice State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) to serve patients in their homes and care facilities across Medina, Cuyahoga, Summit, and surrounding counties. The STNA is an essential member of the interdisciplinary hospice team and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide personal care and supportive services that promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life for hospice patients. The role also supports patients’ families and caregivers. Remembrance Hospice describes itself as a family-owned, locally operated organization with a close-knit, patient-centered team. The company emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, respect, accessible leadership, and building meaningful relationships with patients and families. This is a full-time position paying from $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

Meet state training requirements, including at least 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training; 16 classroom hours must be completed before the required 16 hours of practical training.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be able to read and follow written instructions and document care provided.
Understand hospice philosophy and be comfortable providing specialized care to terminally ill patients.
Provide satisfactory references from previous employers.
Be self-directing and able to work with little direct supervision.
Be secure with issues of death and dying and maintain a calm manner in a patient’s home.
Demonstrate empathy for the needs of ill, injured, frail, and impaired people.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Demonstrate tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
Have a valid driver’s license and an automobile that is insured according to organization requirements and in good working order.
Successfully complete a probationary period during which competency is documented by the supervisor and employee.
Hold a State Tested Nursing Assistant License.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience is preferred.
Applicants with home health, long-term care, or hospital experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned personal care needs and respond promptly to patient requests; report tasks that cannot be performed to the Case Manager immediately.
Communicate positively and respectfully with patients and families while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Meet patient safety needs and use equipment safely and properly, including foot stools, side rails, and oxygen equipment.
Provide personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as assigned.
Assist patients with dressing and undressing.
Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned, and assist patients with feeding.
Take and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered and when competency requirements are met.
Provide proper skin care and observe patients’ skin to help prevent tissue breakdown over bony prominences.
Assess and report patient conditions and significant changes to the Case Manager, while remaining aware of caregivers and interpersonal issues in the home.
Assist with ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
Provide normal range of motion, transfers, and positioning as directed.
Assist with self-administered medications as permitted by state regulations, such as providing reminders.
Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals.
Provide assigned light laundry assistance and keep the patient’s living area clean and orderly as assigned.
Perform range-of-motion exercises and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services when ordered and competency requirements are met.
Provide respite for the patient, family, or caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
Follow the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Respect the patient’s and family’s environment and the patient’s personal needs.