Hospice Aide (STNA Required)

CorsoCareHudson, OH, US

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Hospice Aide

The Hospice Aide reports to the Clinical Manager and is expected to function as a member of the health services team. The Home Health Aide is trained to provide personal care and related services in the home. The Hospice Aide is assigned to specific patients and functions under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Staff Registered Nurse / Case Manager, the Supervising Therapist, and Clinical Manager.

The Hospice Aide is required to :

Currently Certified as a STNA in the state of Ohio
Minimum of 1 year of Hospice Aide experience in a health care or home care setting.
CPR certification preferred, but not required.
Current driver's license with current automobile insurance and must have reliable transportation.
Excellent communications skills.
Compliant with accepted standards and practices.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of providing patient care, ambulating patients, transferring patients, assisting with exercises, etc.
Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
Avid team player.
Consistently maintains a positive attitude which promotes team and optimal performance.
Must be empathetic, nonjudgmental, tactful, responsible, adaptable, organized, and committed to the purpose and objectives of the Agency.

The Hospice Aide is accountable for :

Assisting in maintaining a clean, healthful, and safe environment.

Assisting the patient with ambulation. Uses safe transfer and ambulation techniques.

Assisting with nourishment and fluid needs including prepared meals, feeding patient, and offering fluids.

Reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration.

Maintaining basic infection control procedures.

Adherence to the Hospice Aide care plan.

Giving simple emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.

Establishing a relationship with patient and family, which transmits trust and confidentiality.

The Hospice Aide is responsible for :

Contacting the Clinical Manager to inform him / her of alternate schedule for patient visits during vacation, sick days, or personal days off. Reports any schedule change or inability to complete assignment as scheduled.

Accepting changes / additions to schedule during staffing difficulties when necessary. Accepts assignment in time of emergency, regardless of any location and / or any day of the week be it weekend / holidays.

Compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory requirements, standards of practice, accreditation standards, and policies and procedures.

Organizing daily visit schedule to minimize travel time and mileage. Maintaining productivity according to work status.

Maintaining OSHA and Infection control per policy.

Performing other duties as assigned.

General working conditions include standing for long periods of time, effective communication with others, sitting, standing, walking, and using hands to handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), income protection, and extraordinary work-life benefits.

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Hospice Aide • Hudson, OH, US