$1000.00 SIGN ON BONUS

Bella Care Hospice is a preeminent Hospice provider dedicated to the highest quality of standards in patient care. At Bella Care Hospice, we follow a family approach with our patients and for our employees who serve them. Our mission is to affirm and celebrate the significance of human life and recognize dying as a natural process. We carry out our mission by providing superior health, social, emotional, and spiritual services to our patients and their loved ones. We strive to enhance the quality of life of our patients with peace and dignity, while providing support for their families.

The STNA, Hospice Aide, is a valued member of the Hospice interdisciplinary team. Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Hospice Aide performs various services to meet the patient's personal needs and promote comfort. The Hospice Aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting the observations, and documenting care performed. The STNA assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) and works closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure excellent care.

Responsibilities

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the primary care nurse immediately.
• Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
• Assisting patient in a safe manor using proper body mechanics with transfers, ambulation and/or repositioning.
• Provide personal care including baths or showers, nail care, skin care, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, bed pan use, dressing and undressing patient, changing bed linen and light laundry as assigned.
• Assisting in feeding and prepare light meals as assigned.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse and respiration as assigned.
• Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Compensation Package
• Retention Award program with annual bonuses based on the seniority
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• OH STNA license (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person