What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Specialist position at Ohio s Hospice Inc?
What You Should Know About the Personal Care Specialist Role:
- A Personal Care Specialist is a DRIVING position requiring travel throughout Franklin and surrounding counties.
- This is a full-time position with hours of 8:00am-4:30pm with a weekend and holiday rotation.
- We provide superior care and superior services to patients at their end of life journey. Only those who have a heart for hospice will succeed.
The Personal Care Specialist’s Essential Duties Are:
Our CNAs are titled "Personal Care Specialist" because they are valued for their expertise in taking care of the patient's personal needs with dignity, compassion and empathy. You could become a Personal Care Specialist that provides quality nursing assistance to patients, assists the family with the care of the patient and works with a team that relies on your input from the close relationship you develop with the patient.
Qualifications for the Personal Care Specialist:
- High school diploma or GED;
- Certified State Tested Nursing Assistant with the State of Ohio without any board actions preferred
- One year of experience preferred;
- Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (CHPNA) preferred and will be made available to Ohio's Hospice employees who wish to obtain it.
- Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.
- Ability to drive during daytime, nighttime or inclement weather.
- Valid Driver's license with Safe Driving Record.
- State minimum automobile insurance coverage.
- Must be able to mass a background check
- Must be able to pass a 10 panel drug screen
Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with 5% Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Scrubs provided during initial orientation
- Mileage reimbursement
- Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
- Educational programs geared toward career advancement
- Career growth
Ohio’s Hospice offers opportunity, advancement, and a great foundation for growth to energetic people looking to serve our mission. Those who join our team are committed to providing superior care and service so our patients and their families can celebrate life. We provide our staff members with the resources and support to contribute and make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.
As a member of our team, you'll have a chance to impact many lives. You may find a deeper meaning in your work or rediscover why you chose your profession in the first place. The passion you may have been missing in previous workplaces can be found at Ohio's Hospice.
Ohio’s Hospice complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Ohio’s Hospice is proud to be platinum certified through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers. Ohio’s Hospice welcomes those in the LGBT community to join our team.