PCA/ STNA- Inpatient Hospice Mercy Health Lorain

Company: Mercy Health
Location: Lorain
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthAs a member of the Interdisciplinary Group, the Home Health Aide provides personal care services to hospice patients. The Patient Care Assistant performs related tasks primarily in the Hospice Center setting, and as assigned in the community and nursing facility settings, which are in accordance with the Plan of Care, and are assigned by the RN/LPN.Qualifications - MinimumEducation:Successfully completed a nurse assistant/Home Health Aide certification course or is in progress to obtain HHA certification. (STNA)Ability to make meaningful observations and write concise, accurate reports.Ability to recognize the needs of people and to maintain good relationships in dealing with them.Maintains annual CPR certification.Previous experience as a home health aide/ STNA.High school graduate.Effective oral and written communication skills.Working Conditions:Normal patient care environment with little exposure to noise, dust, temperature, and the like.Very frequent exposure to moderately adverse working conditions due to performance of certain distasteful patient care activities.Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail fifty percent or more of work time.Ability to stand, bend and walk more than eight percent of work time.Reporting Relationships:Directly accountable to the Director or designee.HoursHours per pay period: 36Hours: 7:00am to 7:30pmWeekend and holiday rotation.Shift and Job ScheduleJob Shift: Days/Nights, Job Schedule: ContingentEqual Employment OpportunityIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.We'll also reward your hard work with:* Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans* Prescription drug coverage* Flexible spending accounts* Life insurance w/AD&D* An employer-matched 403(b) for those who qualify.* Paid time off* Educational Assistance* And much moreScheduled Weekly Hours:36Work Shift:Days/AfternoonsDepartment:Inpatient Hospice - Lorain Home Care / HospiceAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

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