Personal Care Specialist, Monday-Friday

Company: Ohio's Hospice
Location: Newark
Posted on: July 30, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWhat You Should Know About the Personal Care Specialist Role:

• The PCS position is a DRIVING position
• This is a Full-Time position, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. A weekend rotation is required roughly every six weeks.
• We provide superior care and superior services to patients at their end of life journey. Only those who have a heart for hospice will succeedThe Personal Care Specialist's Essential Duties Are:We provide superior care for patients in families in homes/facilities. Our STNAs are titled "Personal Care Specialist" because they are valued for their expertise in taking care of the patient's personal needs with dignity, compassion and empathy. You could become a Personal Care Specialist that provides quality nursing assistance to patients, assists the family with the care of the patient and works with a team that relies on your input from the close relationship you develop with the patient.Personal Care Specialist Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED;
  • Certified State Tested Nursing Assistant with the State of Ohio without any board actions;
  • one year of experience preferred;
  • Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (CHPNA) preferred, required within two years of employment;
  • Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.
  • Ability to drive during daytime, nighttime or inclement weather.
  • Valid Driver's license with Safe Driving Record.
  • State minimum automobile insurance coverage.Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:
    • Competitive Pay (we actually mean it!)
    • Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Short- & Long-Term Disability
    • Life Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Matching Retirement Plans
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Preparation for certification and pay incentive on Hospice certification achievement
    • Scrubs provided
    • Stipend toward purchase of career wear
    • Mileage reimbursement
    • Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
    • Educational programs geared toward career advancement
    • Career growth
    • And much, much, more!Ohio's Hospice offers opportunity, advancement, and a great foundation for growth to energetic people looking to serve our mission. Those who join our team are committed to providing superior care and service so our patients and their families can celebrate life. We provide our staff members with the resources and support to contribute and make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day. Come join a group of people that are passionate about taking care of our patients and each other!As a member of our team, you'll have a chance to impact many lives. You may find a deeper meaning in your work or rediscover why you chose your profession in the first place. The passion you may have been missing in previous workplaces can be found at Ohio's Hospice of Central Ohio. Ohio's Hospice and all related organizations will require administration and completion of one of the 3 approved COVID-19 vaccines for all of our staff. Together we must protect our patients and their families, our teammates, and our communities from this deadly virus, and a variant that is significantly more contagious, by becoming vaccinated. The data is clear in its safety, effectiveness and durability. The confidence we will bring our communities in knowing that when a teammate from an Ohio's Hospice family of organizations is providing care and services, they have done all they can do to protect them from COVID-19. We understand that not everyone is able to take a vaccine either due to medical or religious reasons. These exemption requests will be considered by HR on a case-by-case basis. Ohio's Hospice complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.Ohio's Hospice is proud to be platinum certified through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers. Ohio's Hospice welcomes those in the LGBT community to join our team.

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