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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Job Listing - NURSING ASSISTANT (STNA)

HOSPICE EXTENDED CARE NURSING ASSISTANT (STNA)

IMMEDIATE FULL TIME NIGHT SHIFTS
Night Shift 7p-7a
Schedule of: 3 twelve hr shifts one week / 36 hr rotation / including every other weekend

Job Summary: A licensed para-professional healthcare worker specifically oriented to provide continuous support and assist in the care of the terminally ill, in the final hours of life, under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Extended Care Nursing Asst. is directly responsible to the RN for supervision. Care will be delivered in long term care facilities, nursing homes and assisted living communities.

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Min 2yrs experience, including six months in a supervised healthcare setting. Experience in Hospice or end of life care mandatory.
• Current STNA Certification. Must have 12 hours of training per year
• Valid Drivers License
• CPR/First Aide certification preferred
• Ability to be On Call as part of your schedule.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Essential Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Hospice philosophy and a willingness to learn the process of death and dying and end of life care.
• Provides emotional support to patient and family.
• Performs or assists with activities necessary to maintain a healthful, safe environment for the patient.
• Observes and reports changes in the mental or physical status of the patient, reports these changes promptly and documents appropriately.
• Accurate logs and reports on activities performed, observations made and care provided in the healthcare facility.
• Promotes interpersonal relationships with client by providing stimulation through family or social interactions. Promotes customer service.
• Performs personal care including hair washing, nail care, whirlpool baths and aromatherapy
• Assists with passing tray, feeding patient and cleaning after meals.
• Performs prescribed treatment within limits of education and experience. Requests appropriate assistance if unable to competently perform assigned tasks.

THIS FULL TIME OPPORTUNITY OFFERS A GENEROUS SALARY AND BENEFIT PACKAGE.
BRING YOUR ENTHUSIASM AND ENERGY TO THE VNA TODAY!
A HOME FOR YOUR CAREER!

Please click to apply online: http://cleveland.careerboard.com/candidate/apply/?vacancyid=912608

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