What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice STNA position at Queen City Hospice – an Addus family company?
About Us
At Queen City Hospice, we pride ourselves on being a Ohio-based organization. Every decision we make about hospice care is centered around the needs and wishes of our patients and their families.
We believe that delivering exceptional care means understanding and supporting the unique needs of each patient and their loved ones. Our goal is to empower our patients to remain in their homes throughout their entire journey. To achieve this, we focus on not only providing high-quality care to our patients but also on creating a positive work experience for our team members.
Our Approach
We strive to provide a supportive environment for our employees by offering manageable workloads, empowerment, and flexibility. Our team members carry low patient caseloads and are never required to be on call.
Benefits
- Collaborative culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits package effective on the first day of the month
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Paid time off accruals
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Mertic Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
Responsibilities
- Providing personal care services to assigned patients and addressing their needs promptly
- Evaluating safety needs of patients and utilizing equipment safely and effectively
- Offering personal care, including bathing, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens as needed
- Assisting with dressing and undressing patients as required
- Preparing and serving nutritious meals, including shopping and feeding patients as necessary
- Monitoring and recording vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered
- Providing proper skin care and observation to prevent tissue breakdown over bony prominences
- Reporting patient condition changes and significant events to the Case Manager
- Providing respite care for patients, family members, or caregivers as needed
Qualifications
- At least 16 years of age
- Certification as a nurse aide by the state
- Current CPR Certification
- Listed on the state aide registry with a clear record and able to provide care to patients
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort level in providing specialized care to terminally ill patients
