STNA, Day City Hospice
Company: Queen City Hospice, LLC
Location: Dayton
Posted on: February 24, 2021
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Job Description:
Description:
The schedule is Monday-Friday 8a-5p Summary of ResponsibilitiesThe
STNA/Hospice Aide is a paraprofessional member of the
interdisciplinary group who worksunder the supervision of a
registered nurse and performs various services for a patient
asnecessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote
comfort. The STNA/HospiceThe aide is responsible for observing the
patient, reporting these observations, and documentingobservations
and care performed.The STNA/Hospice Aide will be assigned in a
manner that promotes quality, continuity andsafety of a patient's
care.Essential FunctionsResponsibilities of the STNA/Hospice Aide
include, but are not limited to, the following:1. Performing
personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and
attending tohis/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a
certain task, report to the CaseManager immediately.2. Meeting
safety needs of the patient and using equipment safely and properly
(foot stools,side rails, O2, etc.)3. Giving personal care including
baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changingbed linen as
often as assigned.4. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients
as assigned.5. Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including
shopping, as assigned.6. Assisting in feeding the patient as
assigned.7. Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary
temperatures, pulse, respiration, and bloodpressure when ordered
with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.8.
Providing proper care and observation of the patient's skin to
prevent the breakdown of tissueover a bony prominence.9. Reporting
on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager.
Alsoaware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the
patient and interpersonalissues.10. Assisting in ambulation and
exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.11.
Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing
assistance as assigned withlight laundry needs.12. Performing a
range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional
therapyservice as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated
skills competency.13. Providing respite for the
patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.14. Keeping
patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.15. Adhering
to the organization's documentation and care procedures and
standards ofpersonal and professional conduct.16. Participates in
quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
17. Respectful of the patient and family/caregiver environment and
the patient's personal needs.The above statements are only meant to
be a representative summary of the major duties andresponsibilities
performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be
requested toperform job-related tasks other than those stated in
this description.PM19 .
Requirements:
Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no direct supervisory
responsibilities.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.This
position requires prolonged or considerable walking or standing.
Able to lift, position, and/ortransfer patients. Able to lift
supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping,
bending,kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to
perform required hospice aide skills.While performing the duties of
this position, the employee travels by automobile and is exposedto
changing weather conditions. Employees will be required to drive
daily for meetings and/orvisits to residential homes or residential
settings. The employee will work in varied residentialenvironments
based on assigned caseload. Exposure to infectious
diseases.TravelTravel is primarily local during the business
day.Required Education and Experience1. Meets the training
requirements of the State.2. Effective August 14, 1990, a person
who has successfully completed a state establishedor other training
programs that meet the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a
competencyevaluation program, or state licensure program that meets
the requirements of S484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program
or state licensure program that meetsthe requirements of S
484.36(b).3. At least 18 years of age.4. Ability to read and follow
written instructions and document care given.5. Understands hospice
philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to theterminally
ill.6. Is self-directing with the ability to work with little
direct supervision. Secure with issues ofdeath/dying. Provides a
calm manner when in a patient's home.7. Has empathy for the needs
of the ill, injured, frail, and the impaired.8. Demonstrates tact,
patience, and good personal hygiene.9. Must be a licensed driver
with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state
ororganization requirements and is in good working order. Job
LimitationsThe STNA/Hospice Aide will not function in any manner
viewed as the practice of nursingaccording to the Nurse Practice
Act. Specifically, the STNA/Hospice Aide will not
administermedications, take physician's orders, or perform
procedures requiring the training, knowledge, and skill of a
licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.Skills Required1. Good
oral and written communications.2. Good organizational
skills.AAP/EEO StatementQueen City Hospice, LLC is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All applicants willbe
considered for employment without attention to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin,
veteran, or disability status.Other DutiesPlease note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing ofactivities, duties, or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Keywords: Queen City Hospice, LLC, Dayton , STNA, Day City Hospice, Healthcare , Dayton, Ohio
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