Personal Care Specialist (STNA) - PRN

Title: Personal Care Specialist (STNA); PRN

Ohio’s Hospice offers the opportunity to work for a meaningful mission while contributing and making a difference in the lives of our patients and families every day. Those who join our team are committed to providing superior care and service, so our patients and their families can celebrate life.

If you would like to learn more, please visit our website at https://www.ohioshospice.org/

How You Support Our Mission:

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.

Benefits & Perks:

• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 5% Match on 401K
• Tuition reimbursement
• Educational programs geared toward career advancement
• Scrubs provided for clinical positions
• Up to $125.00 stipend toward the purchase of career wear
• Mileage reimbursement
• Volunteer Opportunities

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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Certified State Tested Nursing Assistant with the State of Ohio without any board actions;
• One year of experience preferred;
• Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (CHPNA) preferred, required within two years of employment;
• Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.
• Ability to drive during daytime, nighttime or inclement weather.
• Valid Driver's license with Safe Driving Record.
• State minimum automobile insurance coverage.

As a member of our team, you will have a chance to impact many lives. You may find a deeper meaning in your work or rediscover why you chose your profession in the first place. The passion you may have been missing in previous workplaces can be found at Ohio’s Hospice!

Ohio’s Hospice complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Ohio’s Hospice is proud to be platinum-certified through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers. Ohio’s Hospice welcomes those in the LGBT community to join our team.