Unclassified - Fairview Park, OH
posted 18 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Fairview Park, OH
About the position
The Hospice Nursing Assistant (STNA) role at Hospice of the Western Reserve involves providing personal care to patients under the supervision of a nurse. The position emphasizes collaboration with a transdisciplinary team to enhance the quality of life for patients in hospice care, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life care. The role requires flexibility in meeting patient and family needs, including variable shifts and weekends, and involves various responsibilities related to patient care and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the Plan of Care (POC).
- Ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Safely ambulate and transfer patients as appropriate.
- Assist with passive and active Range of Motion (ROM) exercises as directed by the nurse.
- Prepare nutritional snacks for patients as appropriate.
- Assist patients with pre-poured medications that are self-administered and prescribed by a physician under nurse supervision (Home Care only).
- Perform simple wound care, skin care, and bowel care protocols as directed by the nurse.
- Recognize and report any changes in the mental or physical status of the patient to the nurse promptly.
- Document activities provided and observations of the patient in clinical records at the time of visit.
- Complete all charting, timesheets, and mileage logs as per agency policy.
- Attend and contribute to patient care conferences and team meetings.
- Participate in in-services to obtain required education hours.
- Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled (Home Care only).
- Assist the Team Leader with scheduling, supply organization, and answering office telephone as needed.
- Demonstrate positive customer service responsiveness according to agency standards.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and chart reviews as assigned.
- Provide basic caregiving education to family members, such as turning and positioning, transfer techniques, and changing linens.
- Maintain Transmission Based Precautions and complete annual competency requirements.
Requirements
- Must be a state tested nursing assistant in good standing.
- Must be able to read and write English proficiently.
- Compliance with Annual Flu Shot Policy or ability to provide exemption documentation.
- Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in Ohio with the required coverage.
- Possess an active driver's license.
- Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice-to-haves
- Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Benefits
- Retirement plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Corporate discounts
- Tuition assistance
