Hospce Aide STNA - Columbus, OH - Full Time

Explore opportunities with Caretenders Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve.

About the role

As the Home and Community Based Services Aide, you will provide support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to enable them to remain in their own home. This is a full-time position doing home visits for hospice care. Our business hours are Mon-Fri, 8AM-4:30PM. Our agency covers a 50-mile radius; candidates must be able to see patients within this area.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders
• Support household tasks, meal preparation, and accompany clients to appointments or errands as needed
• Monitor and document client condition, vital signs, and incidents; maintain confidentiality and use EVV system
• Ensure a safe environment, operate medical equipment properly, and respond promptly to client needs
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Requirements

• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transportation
• OH: Must have successfully completed an approved Ohio Department of Health State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) training program and competency, OR meet the qualifications to be Medicare Certified Home Health Aide, OR have at least one (1) year supervised employment experience as a Home Health Aide or Nurse Aide and has successfully completed a competency evaluation, OR has successfully completed a Council on Aging Learning Advantages (COALA) Home Health training program, a certified vocational or other sixty (60) hour training and competency evaluation program that meets the requirements listed in rule 173-39-02.11(C)(3)(a)(v)(b)

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 6+ months of home care experience
• Ability to work flexible hours and independently

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $25.10 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)