Hospice Aide (STNA Required)

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 :

The Hospice Aide is responsible for :

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.