Hospice of Dayton, Inc.
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Job Location: Dayton, Ohio
Job Type: Full-Time
Department:
State Tested Nurses Assistants
Shift:
Various Shifts
Hours:
Current Openings Include: Care Partners and Coming Home F/T travelling positions working either 3x12's or 4x10's day shift.
Req Number: STA-09-00005
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Description
SUMMARY
The Home Health Aide is an assistive personnel specially trained to provide personal care, meal preparation, assistance with maintaining cleanliness of patient's surroundings and assistance with therapeutic routine in order to promote maximum level of independence for patient in his/her place of residence. The Home Health Aide is committed to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospice concept of care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Gives or assists with personal care of hospice patient, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair care, and feeding.
Maintains or assists with maintaining cleanliness of patient's immediate surroundings.
Assists patient with prescribed exercises which patient and aide have been taught and which are supervised by appropriate professional personnel.
Recognizes and reports changes in mental or physical status of patient promptly to RN Case Manager.
Participates in patient care conferences as requested by the RN Case Manager
Customer Service - Behaves in a friendly, courteous and professional manner reinforcing the quality of Hospice of Dayton services with all professional contacts.
Assists RN Case Manager with specific assigned procedures.
Requests assistance if unable to perform assigned tasks competently.
Documents activities carried out and observations made.
Attends scheduled in-service and training sessions per regulatory requirements.
Attends Care Coordination Meetings per the facility schedule if working within a facility.
Assists in Inpatient Unit and supply room when requested.
Provides extended care or respite care as dictated by Manager, Home Care Team.
Incorporates the customer service values and standards into the daily activities and experiences with patients, families, physicians, facility staff members and co-workers.
Helps patient achieve good quality of life through encouraging independence, encouraging to eat, encouraging social contact, providing companionship, and providing reassurance.
Assists patients in immobility and transferring from bed to chair.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities (if applicable)
Precepts new staff.
Completes educational needs to meet HOD policy and JACHO requirements.
Follows all applicable federal and state regulations, including HIPAA, compliance and employment regulations. Complies with all HOD policies and procedures and JCAHO standards.
Other duties may be assigned.
Position Requirements
All candidates must be active and current on the Ohio State Tested Nursing Assistants registry.
Valid drivers license
Valid automobile insurance
1 year of experience preferred
** A Safe driving record is mandatory: no more than 3 moving violations or more than one chargeable accident in the past 36 months and no major convictions (drunk, drug or reckless driving) within the past 7 years.
About the Organization
Current Hospice of Dayton employees, please go to our Intranet site and select "Open Positions" to apply.
Hospice of Dayton & Hospice of Butler/Warren Counties is a non-profit agency providing care for families in the Miami Valley for 30 years. There's More Than One Hospice. But Only One Is Good Enough for Your Family.
You will find a caring work environment wherever you work at Hospice of Dayton & Hospice of Butler/Warren Counties. It is our specially trained and caring staff that sets Hospice of Dayton & Hospice of Butler/Warren Counties apart. We offer positions on a variety of our service teams. Along with a competitive salary, Hospice of Dayton offers a full range of benefits for over 500 employees including group life, medical, dental, Short and Long Term Disability, and AD&D coverage's, tuition reimbursement and a matching 401(k) program. We also offer a generous Paid Time Off program to allow staff to live their lives to the fullest. Hospice of Dayton offers a full Orientation program to transition new staff into the Hospice of Dayton & Hospice of Butler/Warren Counties care program.
How to Apply:
Hospice of Dayton, Inc. accepts applications through their web site only.
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Hospice of Dayton, Inc.
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