STNA Health Aide - Hospice & Palliative Care - Community Care Full Time

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Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At Mount Carmel, we're committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. Our colleagues - people like you - share our passion for always going above and beyond to provide the highest standards of care. Our Allied Health colleagues positively impact the lives of our patients in a wide variety of ways. But what they all share is a drive to succeed - for our patients and one another. Mount Carmel provides resources and learning opportunities to fully support your personal and professional development, which leads to greater patient outcomes. Our Home Hospice Aide assists and complements the professional Hospice staff in providing personal care to the patient in the home and nursing facilities on an intermittent basis, according to Hospice policies, state and federal regulations governing Hospice Health Care, which may result in exposure to extreme weather conditions, animals and/or a variety of cultural and socioeconomic environments. Responsibilities Maintains patient confidentiality. Respects patient privacy, property, individual lifestyle choices and beliefs. Communicates clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers. Promotes home environment safety while providing care by keeping patient area clean and observes patient's home environment for safety hazards. Reports unsafe conditions in home including signs and symptoms of abuse and/ or neglect to Hospice RN/Care Manager. Understands and complies with the policies, procedures, rules of The Mount Carmel Hospice, The Joint Commission and Center for Medicare Services. Maintains adequate supply of items needed to provide patient care. Checks expiration dates, and discards expired items Requirements/Qualifications High school diploma or its equivalent. Successful completion of state-established or approved training program (STNA) Ability to operate a motor vehicle required; possess valid driver's license and have access to reliable automobile during work hours. Criminal Fingerprinting as required by Ohio law Discovering opportunities, support and excellence - all while making a real difference in patients' lives - begins at Mount Carmel. Find a new beginning and advance your career with us. Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, or physical ability. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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