Hospice Home Health Aide

About the role

Hospice Home Health Aide positions are available in the Southern Territory. As a Home Health Aide, you will provide patient care in various settings, focusing on comfort and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care activities.
• Assist with procedures ordered by physician, with supervision from an RN, PT, OT or ST as appropriate.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transport.
• Report and document abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
• Escalate change in patient condition to patient’s physician as appropriate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) Certification with the State of Ohio Nurse’s Aide Registry
• One year of clinical experience as an Aide in an acute, rehab or skilled nursing setting
• Valid Driver’s License (VDL) in Ohio and proof of $100,000/$300,000 automobile insurance coverage
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within orientation period

Qualifications

• Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Assistant (CHPNA) Certification (preferred)
• Home Care experience (preferred)

Skills

• Passion for caregiving
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive situations

Benefits

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Pay

• Minimum hourly: $18.25
• Maximum hourly: $24.95

Physical Requirements

• Must be ambulatory, able to climb stairs, pull, push, and facilitate movement of the patient.
• For field staff only: Able to drive to patients’ homes and/or facilities.
• Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.