STNA, Day City Hospice
Company: Queen City Hospice, LLC
Location: Dayton
Posted on: February 25, 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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