STNA/CNA-Full-time-Day shift

Hospice of the Western Reserve•Medina, OH

About The Position

Provide personal care under the supervision of a nurse according to the patient's plan of care, collaborating with the transdisciplinary team in a variety of settings. This role supports patient safety, comfort, and quality of life while assisting patients and families with care needs. The position is non-exempt and includes a total rewards package with retirement, health, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, corporate discounts, and tuition assistance.

Requirements

Read and write English proficiently.
Be a state-tested nursing assistant in good standing.
Equivalent education or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as a license, certification, or registration, apply.
Comply with the Annual Flu Shot Policy or provide exemption documentation.
Have an active auto insurance policy and a valid driver's license in the State of Ohio, with the required level of coverage.
Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Demonstrate a high level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living according to the plan of care.
Provide a safe environment for patients.
Safely ambulate and transfer patients as appropriate.
Assist with passive and active range-of-motion exercises as directed by the nurse.
Prepare nutritional snacks as appropriate for the patient.
In Home Care only, assist patients with pre-poured medications that are ordinarily self-administered and prescribed by a physician, under nurse supervision.
Under nurse direction, perform simple wound care, skin care, and bowel care protocols according to the plan of care where appropriate.
Recognize and promptly report changes in patients’ mental or physical status to the nurse.
Record activities provided and observations of patients in the clinical record and appropriate documents at the time of the visit.
Complete charting, timesheets, and mileage logs according to agency policies and procedures.
Attend and actively contribute to patient care conferences.
Participate in HNA discipline meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, retreats, and in-services as appropriate.
Attend in-services to obtain three education hours per quarter.
Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled for Home Care only.
Assist the Team Leader with designated activities such as scheduling, supply organization, and answering the office telephone.
Demonstrate positive customer-service responsiveness according to agency standards.
Flexibly meet patient and family needs that require variable shifts and weekends.
Participate in chart-review quality-improvement activities and other assigned meetings.
Help coordinate and communicate with volunteer staff.
Provide caregivers and family members with basic caregiving education, including turning and positioning, transfer techniques, and changing linens.
Maintain Transmission Based Precautions.
Complete annual competency requirements.