CNA

Overview

Otterbein Hospice provides services for clients and their families, complimenting already strong independent senior services, outpatient capabilities and clinical facilities. Otterbein Hospice provides professional, personalized, and holistic medical care to ensure physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort.

At Otterbein Hospice, our dedicated and compassionate team is here to help clients and families through all stages of life’s journey. Hospice is a philosophy of care for those facing life-limiting illnesses, as well as their families and caregivers. The focus of hospice care is to help patients experience peace, comfort, and quality of life while also offering support and services to their family and caregivers.

Providing a high level of personalized care, Otterbein Hospice is guided by Otterbein’s nearly century-old tradition of faith-based ministry, clinical skills and strong community ties.

Otterbein is a not-for-profit, faith-based ministry that is a national leader and innovator in retirement living communities and long-term care.  Otterbein is seeking a CNA/STNA for Ashanti Hospice, to assist in the growth of our Hospice ministry.  

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Shifts Available: FT 1st Shift, Traveling position covering: Maineville, Lebanon, Loveland and Batavia 

If you're looking for an opportunity to serve in a mission-focused ministry committed to transforming the model of elder care delivery across the United States, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care
• With respect to patient rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity to patients and their families
• Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner
• Keeps a record of hospice CNA/STNA plan of care for each patient assigned 
• Observes, records, and reports the patient’s care, symptoms, emotional and physical status  
• Watches, observes, and reports any physical and gross behavioral changes in the patient’s condition or family situation to the RN
• Assists in feeding the patient as needed
• Communicates appropriately with the patient/family and agency personnel
• Attends required in-services and meetings as identified by the agency (must have twelve (12) hours of in-services a year).
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled Hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to coordinate plan of care, follow up on changes and other communication, problem-solve, receive staff support and in-service education
• Participates in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, as indicated
• Will need to travel to see patients in the Toledo/Perrysburg areas

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• Education: Must have completed the 9th grade, with ability to read or write at an adequate level.  High school graduates and GED preferred.
• Certification: CNA/State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification - Must be on the State Tested Registry in Ohio and remain active, CPR required.
• Experience: 
• Minimum of one (1) year of direct patient care experience in an institutional or home care setting required with community health/hospice experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be able to work within a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Understanding of Hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Ohio requirements.

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

 Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

 Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

 *Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community.  We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana.  We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Hospice CNA/State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) at Otterbein!