What are the responsibilities and job description for the STNA (Home Health & Hospice) (10732) position at Summit Home Care & Hospice?
$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):
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Hours: Monday - Friday; Standard Business Hours
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Work Setting: On the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or Remotely
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Territory: ~30-Mile Radius (Mileage Reimbursed)
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Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 per Hour
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Location: Columbus, OH & surrounding areas
Responsibilities:
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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.
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Responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.
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Will be assigned by a Registered Nurse in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient's care.
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Provide personal care including, but not limited to the following:
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Bathing and/or shampooing hair, assisting with dressing and undressing.
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Helping with toileting activities.
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Assisting with oral hygiene.
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Administering skin care to prevent breakdown and back rubs/massages as necessary.
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Changing bed linens and assisting with other laundry as appropriate.
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Maintaining a clean and orderly living area for patients, as needed.
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Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist in feeding the patient if necessary.
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Take and record oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills of competency).
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Assist in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
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Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
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Assist patients in the self-administration of medication.
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Meet the safety needs of patients and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
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Report on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
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Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
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May care for patients in home care and hospice departments as the census/caseload allows.
Qualifications:
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Must meet the training and licenses requirements in accordance with state and federal laws of STNA.
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Must be able to read and follow written instructions and document care that is given.
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Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
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Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
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Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
Why Summit?
We offer a well-rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match. Part-time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for full-time and part-time staff. Because our roles involve travel, we provide mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs. To make your day-to-day easier, we also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.
Salary : $18 - $20