What are the responsibilities and job description for the STNA position at The Care Team Home Health & Hospice?
The Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need.
Come join our growing team! The Care Team Hospice is looking for a Full-Time STNA in Akron, Ohio and surrounding areas. Primary hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.
We specialize in providing Home Care and Hospice in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. A member of the recruiting team will be in contact with you to discuss this opportunity in more detail. At the Care Team we offer:
- Engaging Company Culture
- Competitive Compensation and Excellent Benefits
- Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
- Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!
- Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology
As a member of The Care Team, you will enjoy a wealth of great benefit choices including:
- A full benefits package including Health, dental, and vision
- 401k with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible spending
- Company Paid and optional Life and Long-Term Disability, Short Term Disability
- Accident Coverage
Additionally, the STNA will:
- STNA under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to the patient:
- STNA bath, care of mouth, skin, and hair.
- A bathroom or in using bedpan or commode.
- Bed transfers as well as ambulation activities as ordered under the care plan.
- Range of motion exercises which the Aide has been taught by appropriate professional personnel
- Performing such incidental household services as are essential to the patient's well being at home.
- Preparing meals including a special diet.
- Takes a patient's temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure if assigned by a registered nurse.
- Assists with shopping if the patient has no other resources available.
- STNA provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.
- STNA demonstrates listening skills.
- Offers encouragement when appropriate.
- Practices patience in voice and manner.
- STNA maintains required competency and skills.
- STNA documented initial and ongoing every 14-day supervision and evaluation by RN on each case assignment.
- The clinical record shall contain notes for each service provided. A clinical note will be completed for each visit made to a patients home (including a private residence, assisted living facility, group homes, or skilled nursing facility) within 48 hours of the visit.
- Participates in an annual performance review.
- Reports any changes in the patient's condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.
- Practices Standard Precautions according to OSHA regulations and policy.
- Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines.
- Attends at least twelve (12) hours of in-service education programs per year.
- Maintains current certification as required by the State.
- Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.
Qualifications:
- Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy, and core values.
- Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
- Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.
Regulatory Requirements
- Licensed or registered in the state in which currently practices
- Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
- Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Valid state drivers license.
- Proof of current automobile insurance.
- TB testing per agency policy
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate from an approved training and competency course.