Otterbein is a not-for-profit, faith-based ministry that is a national leader and innovator in retirement living communities and long-term care. Otterbein is seeking a Hospice STNA, to assist in the growth of our Hospice ministry. Otterbein Hospice compliments already strong independent senior services, outpatient capabilities and clinical facilities at Otterbein.

Shift Available: Full-Time and PRN All Shifts

If you're looking for an opportunity to serve in a mission-focused ministry committed to transforming the model of elder care delivery across the United States, this opportunity is for you!

BENEFITS

• Provides personal care
• With respect to patient rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity to patients and their families
• Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner
• Keeps a record of hospice STNA plan of care for each patient assigned 
• Observes, records, and reports the patient’s care, symptoms, emotional and physical status
• Watches, observes, and reports any physical and gross behavioral changes in the patient’s condition or family situation to the RN
• Assists in feeding the patient as needed
• Performs incidental household services, which are essential to the patient health care
• Does patient laundry, as appropriate
• Communicates appropriately with the patient/family and agency personnel
• Attends required in-services and meetings as identified by the agency [must have twelve (12) hours of in-services a year.] 
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled Hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to coordinate plan of care, follow up on changes and other communication, problem-solve, receive staff support and in-service education
• Participates in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, as indicated

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• Education: Must have completed the 9^th grade, with ability to read or write at an adequate level. High school graduates and GED preferred.
• Certification: State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification required
• Experience: 
• Minimum of one (1) year of direct patient care experience in an institutional or home care setting required with community health/hospice experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be able to work within a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Understanding of Hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Ohio requirements.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) at Otterbein!