What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health/Hospice - State Tested Nursing - PRN Assistant (STNA) position at Wilson Health?
Wilson Health is looking for a direct hire State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) for our location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio) area.
Who We Are:
At Wilson Health, our mission is to improve the health and wellness of our communities by delivering compassionate, quality care. We are committed to making a difference for our neighbors, friends, and family and our vision is to be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative community health.
Employment Status: Casual
Working Hours: Varies
Shift: 1st shift (8am – 5pm)
Position Reports to: Clinical Supervisor
Department Description: Wilson Health's Home Health & Hospice Care is designed to provide comprehensive healthcare to patients in their own home on a temporary basis. The care is provided under the direction of a physician, and the goal is to help patients regain their independence after an illness, injury or hospitalization. The goal for patients on hospice care is to keep them at home safely and as pain-free as possible. Services provided are Skilled Nursing Care, Home Health Aide Care, Social Worker Care, Physical Therapy Care, Occupational Therapy Care, and Speech Therapy Care. In addition hospice care includes, chaplain, volunteer, music therapy and massage therapy.
Job Summary: The State Tested Nursing Assistant under the direction and supervision of the clinical supervisor and/or registered nurse provides client care according to the client plan of care in the client's place of residence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Working Hours: Varies
Shift: 1st shift (8am – 5pm)
Position Reports to: Clinical Supervisor
Department Description: Wilson Health's Home Health & Hospice Care is designed to provide comprehensive healthcare to patients in their own home on a temporary basis. The care is provided under the direction of a physician, and the goal is to help patients regain their independence after an illness, injury or hospitalization. The goal for patients on hospice care is to keep them at home safely and as pain-free as possible. Services provided are Skilled Nursing Care, Home Health Aide Care, Social Worker Care, Physical Therapy Care, Occupational Therapy Care, and Speech Therapy Care. In addition hospice care includes, chaplain, volunteer, music therapy and massage therapy.
Job Summary: The State Tested Nursing Assistant under the direction and supervision of the clinical supervisor and/or registered nurse provides client care according to the client plan of care in the client's place of residence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Works under the direction of the RN to assist in meeting the physical and emotional needs of the client.
- Under the direction of the RN, assists in meeting the physical needs of the Home Care clients by performing nursing aide duties (baths, changing linens, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, nail and hair care transfers with a Hoyer lift).
- Provides general nursing care positioning, lifting, ambulation, assist with medications which are ordinarily self-administered.
- Assists with meals and feeding of clients as necessary.
- Reports any changes in the client's condition, behavior and reports these and/or other incidents to the R.N. and/or Clinical Supervisor.
- Maintains accurate and appropriate records, and returns to office in timely fashion under the direction of an RN carries out assigned therapeutic measures.
- Collects specimens according to hospital policy and procedures and transports specimens to the appropriate department when necessary.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or GED required.
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) training and complete competency for Home Care experience.
- Completed and up to date on training in CPR
Mission & Vision & Values:
- Improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering compassionate, quality care.
- Be a trusted, nationally recognized leader of innovative, collaborative, community health.
- A.S.P.I.R.E - Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence.
EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)
