State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Cleveland,
• Ohio -
• OH 44125Position
• Type:
• FT
• HourlySalary
• Range: $20.00 - $23.00
• HourlyJob
• Shift:
• DayCoverage
• Area:
• Strongsville,
• Parma,
• Berea,
• North
• Royalton
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Are you an STNA who was called to care for others—not just complete tasks? At Bristol Hospice, we’re seeking a compassionate State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) who finds purpose in caring for patients and supporting families with empathy, respect, and kindness.
• Required
• Qualifications: Active Ohio STNA (State Tested Nurse Aide) certification in good standing with the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry. Candidates must have completed an ODH‑approved STNA training program and successfully passed the state competency exam.
• Our
• Ideal
• Candidate
• Has the
• Following
• Skills and
• Knowledge: An Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision Successfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene Ability to communicate effectively Strong organizational skills Understanding of plan of care documentation Flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying Calm demeanor when entering the patients home
• Qualifications,
• Duties,
• PerksOn an
• Average
• Day
• You
• Will: (includes but not limited to) Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attend to his/her requests promptly; if unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality Meet safety needs of patient and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.) Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned Assist in dressing and undressing patients, as assigned Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned Assist in feeding the patient, as assigned Take and record oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence Assess and report on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager; also, being aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning, as directed Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders” Offer and assist with bedpan and urinal aid, as assigned Aid with light laundry needs if necessary Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service, as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate Maintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assigned Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs