STNA, CC/Bedside Presence, PRN, Queen City Hospice
Company: Queen City Hospice, LLC
Location: Mason
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Description: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/HospiceAide 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 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
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. The employee 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.
PI130747450
Keywords: Queen City Hospice, LLC, Cincinnati , STNA, CC/Bedside Presence, PRN, Queen City Hospice, Healthcare , Mason, Ohio
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