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SalaryWANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR HOMETOWN? APPLY TODAY!
We are Hiring Motivated, Caring STNA's for growing Hospice program
We offer an excellent team-driven working environment with supportive and open Ownership and Management - every team member’s voice matters here! We are dedicated to employee engagement and success and we offer highly competitive wages and benefits. Our mission is to provide the highest quality hospice experience, unique to the journey of each individual and family. Our vision is to be the clear choice for hospice care in the communities we serve. Current service area: Morgan, Muskingum, Perry, Noble, Athens, and Washington Counties Growth into other surrounding counties is expected, therefore career growth is attainable for the successful team member. We care for patients with life-limiting diagnoses in their home, in a facility, or hospital. Our team is made up of compassionate experts in hospice and palliative care. One of our main goals is to exceed our patients’ and families’ expectations for their emotional, spiritual, medical, and social needs, according to their own wishes and priorities. Shrivers Hospice is a locally owned and managed company striving to meet our goals through providing excellent patient care. We are Medicare and Medicaid-certified and take pride in our accreditation by the Joint Commission, ‘deemed status’. We are part of the Coler Healthcare family of companies - a sister company of Shrivers Pharmacies, Shrivers Home Medical and Oxygen, and Coler Long Term Care Pharmacy. This creates a network of resources for Shrivers Hospice that is second to none. For further information about our family of companies, visit www.shriverspharmacy.com and www.shrivershospice.com Shrivers is well-known for excellent customer service in the communities we serve, and we value doing what is best for our customers throughout their entire lives. Therefore, we are dedicated to the growth of our Hospice division. If you are energetic, highly motivated, and ready for a challenging, fast-paced, yet rewarding career - apply with us today!
Benefits include:
- 401k with matching
- Insurance benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time off
- Competitive wages and much more!
JOB SUMMARY:
Hospice Aide
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Supervised by: Assistant Director of Nursing
Interrelationships: Patients, family, IDT and other health care team members
To provide personal care services to the terminally ill hospice patient as needed, under the direction of the RN. To provide assistance and understanding to the family and in time of bereavement. To work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care within the guidelines of the IDT care plan.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational/Degree: High school diploma or GED.
Training/Licensure: Graduate from an approved training and competency course.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Must meet federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements. Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nursing Assistant, preferred.
Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
JOB FACTORS:
Physical Requirements:
Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a patient of any size. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.
Mental Requirements:
Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.
Working Conditions:
Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.
Transportation:
Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to the patient:
- Bath, care of mouth, skin and hair.
- Bathroom or in using bedpan or commode.
- Bed transfers as well as ambulation activities as ordered under the care plan.
- Range of motion exercises which the Aide has been taught by appropriate professional personnel.
- Performing such incidental household services as are essential to the patient’s well- being at home.
- Preparing meals including special diet.
- Takes a patient’s temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure if assigned by a registered nurse.
- Assists with shopping if the patient has no other resource available.
- Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.
- Demonstrates listening skills.
- Offers encouragement when appropriate.
- Practices patience in voice and manner.
- Maintains required competency and skills.
- Documented initial and ongoing every 14-day supervision and evaluation by RN on each case assignment.
- Reports any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.
- Practices Standard Precautions per OSHA regulations and policy.
- Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines.
- Attends at least twelve (12) hours of inservice education programs per year.
- Ability to efficiently and effectively utilize iPad, laptop, PC, and Brightree system, among other technological components of job.
- Maintains current certification as required by the State.
- Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Long term care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Overtime pay
Supplemental schedule:
- On call
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
