Hospice Aide - Cleveland and Surrounding Areas
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Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.Cleveland Clinic's Center for Connected Care is looking to add a Hospice Aide STNA to their hospice team. Hospice helps patients and their families prepare physically, emotionally, and spiritually for the end of life. This team's focus is on providing comfort, not cure; on family, not just the patient; and on quality of life, not duration.This position requires 1 year of experience and to be registered with the Ohio Nurse's Aide Registry. Please enter your STNA certificate # on your application.The ideal future caregiver is someone who:* Is certified and registered with the State of Ohio Nurse's Aide Registry (STNA).* Puts their patients first.* Demonstrates a strong work ethic.* Thrives in a team environment.* Provides care with compassion and empathy.By taking this opportunity, you will make meaningful differences in the lives of both patients and their families. This position will support Sheffield, Avon, Bay Village, North Ridgeville and Olmsted Falls area.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:* High school diploma or GED.* Certification and Registered with the State of Ohio Nurse's Aide Registry (STNA).* Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.* For Homecare and Hospice field staff only, must have valid Ohio Driver's license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.* For Homecare and Hospice field staff only, must have proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage, upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.* Minimum one year clinical experience as an aide in an acute, rehab or skilled nursing setting.Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:* For Hospice Aides only, Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Assistant Certification (CHPNA) preferred.* Home care experience preferred.* Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an 8th grade level.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.*Keywords: STNA, PCNA, nurse aide, nursing assistant, nurse assistant, hospice, homecareSalaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.