Personal Care Specialist

Ohio s Hospice Inc • Newark, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ohio’s Hospice is seeking a caring, dependable Personal Care Specialist to provide hands-on support to patients receiving hospice services. The role works closely with patients, families, and the hospice care team to promote comfort, independence, and dignity throughout each patient’s care journey.

This is a field-based position serving patients in their homes and care facilities throughout the Newark, Ohio service area and surrounding communities. The schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with rotating weekend coverage and two required holidays per year as part of the rotating holiday schedule.

Ohio’s Hospice describes a supportive, collaborative workplace and offers competitive compensation, benefits, education, and opportunities for growth in hospice and palliative care. The organization’s mission is to celebrate the lives of the people it serves by providing superior care and services to every patient and family.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Comfort using computers and electronic medical record systems to accurately document patient care.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license, good driving history, and current automobile insurance.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening and 10-panel drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) credential preferred; qualified candidates may receive training.
• CHPNA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to patients receiving hospice services.
• Work closely with patients, families, and members of the hospice care team to promote comfort, independence, and dignity.
• Accurately document patient care using computers and electronic medical record systems.
• Travel to patients’ homes and care facilities in the Newark, Ohio service area and surrounding communities.
• Provide rotating weekend coverage and work two required holidays per year as part of the rotating holiday schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and pay.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with a 5% employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Preparation for certification and pay incentives upon achieving hospice certification.
• Scrubs provided at initial onboarding.
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel.
• Company-provided technology.
• Continuing education and professional development.
• Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education.
• Educational programs geared toward career advancement.
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

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