Personal Care Specialist (STNA/CNA)
About The Position
Ohio’s Hospice is seeking dependable, caring Personal Care Specialists (STNA/CNA) to support hospice patients in their homes and other care settings throughout Newark, Ohio, and surrounding communities. The field-based role involves driving between patient locations and providing hands-on personal care, comfort, and support while building meaningful connections with patients and their families. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with an approximately six-week weekend rotation and required holiday rotation. Personal Care Specialists contribute to patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life as members of the interdisciplinary hospice care team. Training may be available for qualified candidates. Eligible employees may pursue hospice certification and expand their knowledge and skills in hospice and palliative care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Reliable transportation and proof of current auto insurance.
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and 10-panel drug screening.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately document patient care electronically.
- A compassionate, dependable, and respectful approach to caring for patients and supporting their families.
- Ability to travel between patient locations throughout Newark and surrounding communities.
- Availability to participate in a rotating weekend schedule approximately every six weeks and a holiday rotation.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) certification; training may be available for qualified candidates.
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Aide (CHPNA) certification.
- Experience providing personal care or working with patients in home care, hospice, or other healthcare settings.
Responsibilities
- Review each patient’s individualized Plan of Care before every visit and provide care according to established instructions.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair care, meal preparation, feeding, transfers, and prescribed exercises.
- Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe patient environment by changing bed linens, adjusting room temperature and lighting, and performing light housekeeping as needed.
- Obtain vital signs and other measurements as ordered, and promptly communicate results to the supervising Registered Nurse (RN).
- Observe patients for changes in physical or mental condition and promptly report concerns to the RN.
- Communicate patient updates and concerns with the RN and other members of the interdisciplinary hospice care team.
- Accurately document patient care, observations, interventions, and communications in the electronic medical record at the point of care.
- Follow each patient’s Plan of Care and maintain complete, accurate documentation.
- Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary hospice team to support coordinated, quality patient care.
- Contribute to Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives that promote excellent hospice services.
- Assist other departments and team members as needed to support patient care.
- Help orient and precept new team members as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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
