Personal Care Specialist (STNA)

Ohio s Hospice Inc • Newark, OH

8d • Remote

About The Position

Our STNAs are titled "Personal Care Specialist" because they are valued for their expertise in taking care of the patient's personal needs with dignity, compassion and empathy. You could become a Personal Care Specialist that provides quality nursing assistance to patients, assists the family with the care of the patient and works with a team that relies on your input from the close relationship you develop with the patient.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Nurse Aide (preferred, but will train internally)
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Aide (CHPNA) certification preferred.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to accurately document patient care and services in electronic medical records.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with a safe driving record and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and 10 panel drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Ohio's Hospice supports professional growth and offers opportunities for eligible employees to obtain certification.
• Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
• Educational programs geared toward career advancement

Responsibilities

• Reviews Plan of Care prior to making each visit to ensure the correct care is given to every patient assigned.
• Provides or assists with personal care, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair care, meal preparation, feeding, transfers and exercises based on plan of care.
• Maintains comfortable clean environment by adjusting lighting, room temperature, changing bed linens and light housekeeping as needed. Alert to safety factors and accident prevention.
• Reports results timely and accurately to the RN for any vital signs, or other equipment readings as ordered by the plan of care.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team and communicates with the RN any patient changes or updates to ensure proper response time and quality patient care.
• Documents activities carried out into the electronic health record at the point of care.
• Follows individualized plan of care, documenting comprehensive observations, interventions and all communication with supervising RN.
• Recognizes and reports changes in mental or physical status of patient promptly to RN to provide sufficient communication to team members.
• Assists in other activities and departments when requested to ensure complete and thorough patient care for all Ohio’s Hospice patients.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities to support the quality of Ohio’s Hospice services.
• Precepts new staff to support professional relationships with newly hired team members as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with 5% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Preparation for certification and pay incentive on Hospice certification achievement
• Scrubs provided at initial onboarding
• Mileage reimbursement
• Career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED