STNA(Home Health Aide / Nursing Assistant): Hospice of Dayton, Inc.

SUMMARY

The State Tested Nursing Assistant is an assistive personnel specially trained to provide personal care, meal preparation, 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. Other duties may be assigned.

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

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.

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.

Follows all applicable federal and state regulations, including HIPAA, compliance and employment regulations. Complies with all HOD policies and procedures.