Looking for an STNA to join our growing hospice team! 

INTRODUCTION

Legacy Hospice believes each employee makes a significant contribution in enhancing the quality of life for our clients and enabling the success of the organization. Employee contributions are not limited by assigned job responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline essential functions, qualifications, and job scope, but not to limit the employee to the identified responsibilities. It is Legacy Hospice’s expectation that each individual will be flexible in offering their services to ensure the highest quality of care to our clients.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Hospice Aide/ Certified Nurse Assistant/State Tested Nursing Assistant are paraprofessional members of the hospice team who work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They perform various personal care services for a client as necessary to meet the client’s needs and to promote comfort. The Certified Nurse Assistant/Hospice Aide/State Tested Nursing Assistant are responsible for observing clients and completing documentation correctly and in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Legacy Hospice (operated by HCF Management Inc.) exists to care for our clients, such that, regular attendance and punctuality are essential to provide quality care.
• Commitment to HCF Family of Companies Vision, Values, and Purpose
• Must be in good physical condition as the position requires the ability to stand on one’s feet throughout the day. 
• Must be able to complete performance requirements independently while using good judgment as well as have the ability to harmoniously work with others.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Hospice Aide training program and competency. 
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Be a high school graduate or have a completed GED.
• Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
• Demonstrate skill set competency by way of passing a skills competency checklist.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Performs personal care, bath and hands-on care as assigned.
• Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the RN.
• Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services, e.g., ambulation, transfers, range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned. 
• Assists with medication reminders that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.
• Attends in-service, care conferences, and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
• Reporting on the patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse as per Agency policy. 
• Meets 12-hour in-service requirement annually. Certified Nursing Assistants, State Tested Nursing Assistants, and Hospice Aides working in home care must also pass a skills competency evaluation.
• Must keep TB and physical requirements up to date if applicable. 
• Other tasks assigned by the supervisor.