STNA (Hospice & Home Health)

Job Details

Columbus, Ohio - Columbus, OH

$18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Description

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) to join our Hospice & Home Health teams. We’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.

Full-Time STNA: Hospice & Home Health

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $21.00 per Hour

Shift: Dayshift, Monday – Friday (40 Hours/Week)

Location: Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County & Surrounding Counties)

Expected Travel: 30 Mile Radius (Mileage Reimbursement, $0.48/Mile)

Sign-On Bonus: $300

Responsibilities:

This is a cross-functional role that will primarily support our Hospice team but may support the Home Health team as the census/caseload allows.

A member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs.

Responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.

Will be assigned by a Registered Nurse in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient's care.

Provide personal care including, but not limited to:

Bathing and/or shampooing hair.

Assisting with oral hygiene.

Back rubs/massages as necessary.

Changing bed linens and assisting with other laundry as appropriate.

Assisting with dressing and undressing.

Administering skin care to prevent breakdown.

Helping with toileting activities.

Maintaining a clean and orderly living area for patients, as needed.

Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist in feeding the patient, if necessary.

Take and record oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

Assist in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.

Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

Assist patient in the self-administration of medication.

Meet the safety needs of patients and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).

Report on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Will care for patients in home care and hospice as census allows.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Meets the training and licenses requirements in accordance with state and federal laws for STNA.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must be licensed in state and CPR certification.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Recent TB test, required.

Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care that is given.

Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.

Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.

Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Mileage Reimbursement ($0.48/Mile)

Referral Program

Flexible Schedule