STNA (Home Health & Hospice) (10732)

$1,000 sign on bonus!

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated STNA to join our Home Health & Hospice teams. At Summit, we believe healthcare should be personal, compassionate, and delivered where it matters most - at home.

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA):

• Hours: Monday - Friday; Standard Business Hours

• Work Setting: On the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or Remotely

• Territory: ~30-Mile Radius (Mileage Reimbursed)

• Pay Rate: $18.00 - $22.00 per Hour

• Location: Columbus, OH & surrounding areas

Responsibilities:

• As a member of the home care and hospice teams, the STNA will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or therapist and perform 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 the following:

• Bathing and/or shampooing hair, assisting with dressing and undressing.

• Helping with toileting activities.

• Assisting with oral hygiene.

• Administering skin care to prevent breakdown and back rubs/massages as necessary.

• Changing bed linens and assisting with other laundry as appropriate.

• 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 of 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 patients 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.

• May care for patients in home care and hospice departments as the census/caseload allows.