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Traditions Health

Provides in-home health, palliative, hospice care

Hospice STNA

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAkron, OH, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must have a current driver's license.
  • Must have completed a State-established or other training and competency evaluation program meeting State and Federal requirements, or a qualifying competency evaluation program or State licensure program for aide training and competency evaluation. A person is not considered to have completed the required program if, since its most recent completion, there has been a continuous 24-month period during which no covered home health aide services were furnished for compensation.
  • Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, caregivers, and Agency staff.
  • Must provide proof of current CPR.
  • Must successfully complete the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test.
  • Must have reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, travel locally, and work in patients’ homes in various conditions, with possible exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, and unpleasant weather.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, move patients, use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity, and use durable medical equipment in the home.
  • Must be able to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines, identify patient needs, make quick decisions, and address patient and family psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide personal healthcare and related services to patients in their residences, assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patients and families, and share observations and problems with the supervisor.
  • Provide direct patient care under the direction of the registered nurse and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
  • Assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation according to Agency policy.
  • Report changes and document pertinent information and care provided to ensure continuity of care.
  • Practice accepted infection control principles and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
  • Communicate positively, supportively, and respectfully with patients, their families, and other employees.
  • Promote respect for patients and their privacy and property.
  • Assist patients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
  • Contribute to the Agency’s management and efficient operation and demonstrate effective time management.
  • Perform treatments and procedures according to Agency policy.
  • Attend 12 hours of in-services per year to demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
  • Promote the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Desired Qualifications

  • A high school diploma is preferred.
  • At least one year of experience as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, or home health agency is preferred.

About the Company

Traditions Health

Provides in-home health, palliative, hospice care

Traditions Health delivers in-home medical services through a nationwide network of locations, offering home health, palliative, and hospice care. Its services are designed to keep patients, including seniors and those with life-limiting illnesses, in their own homes while receiving professional medical attention and support. The care works by deploying healthcare professionals to patients’ homes to provide assessment, therapy, symptom management, and end-of-life care, with billing based on the services rendered. Traditions Health differentiates itself through its broad geographic reach and integrated, patient-centered in-home care across multiple care lines, aiming to coordinate treatment and support to improve quality of life. The company’s goal is to provide compassionate, at-home medical care that helps individuals stay at home and receive appropriate care when needed.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
College Station, TX
Founded
2008

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