Home Care Assistant STNA Geauga​/Portage Counties

Job Description - Home Care Assistant STNA Geauga/Portage Counties )

Home Care Assistant STNA Geauga/Portage Counties - (  )

• Provides patient care, under the supervision of a Case Manager:
  Nurse or therapist.
• Provides personal care/companionship as directed by plan of care
• Provides light housekeeping/ light meal prep tasks as directed by plan of care
• Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers and co-workers
• Observes and reports patient status changes including skin and psychosocial
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment
• Displays commitment to the mission of UHHS/UHHCS and its values
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
• Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
• This position is full time 40 hours per week.
• Monday-Friday.
• The territories will be Geauga and Portage counties.
• 100% travel to the patients homes to provide care.
• High School Equivalent / GED required and
• Completes required continuing education requirements to maintain certification required.
• 1+ years Home care experience preferred.
• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) or equivalent certification required and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 30 Days and
• OH Driver's License (Valid) with car insurance coverage required.
• Successful completion of agency written test and competency evaluation of skills in the field required within 30 Days.