Remembrance Hospice

Hospice STNA

Medina, Ohio•Full-time
$18+ hourly
About the Job
Hospice State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Remembrance Hospice
Serving Medina, Cuyahoga, Summit & Surrounding Counties
Join a Hospice Family That Puts Patients First
At Remembrance Hospice, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a close-knit, family-owned team dedicated to making every moment matter for our patients and their loved ones.
We believe our employees deserve the same compassion and support that we provide our patients. That's why we've built a culture centered around teamwork, flexibility, respect, and genuine relationships.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:
  • Family-owned and locally operated.
  • Patient-centered, not productivity-centered.
  • Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance.
  • Supportive leadership that's accessible and invested in you.
  • Small, close-knit team where everyone works together.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

If you're an STNA who values compassionate care, teamwork, and building relationships with patients and families, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary:
The Hospice State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) is an essential member of the interdisciplinary hospice team. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the STNA provides personal care and supportive services that promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life for hospice patients in their homes and care facilities.
Our aides are valued members of the care team and play an important role in helping patients remain comfortable while supporting families during one of life's most important journeys.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
  1. Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
  2. Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
  3. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
  4. Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
  5. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
  6. Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
  7. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
  8. Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
  9. Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
  10. Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
  11. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
  12. Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
  13. Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”
  14. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
  15. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
  16. Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
  17. Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
  18. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
  19. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
  20. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Meets the training requirements of the State.
  2. Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training. Sixteen hours of class room must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.
  3. At least 18 years of age.
  4. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
  5. Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
  6. Satisfactory references from previous employers.
  7. Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
  8. Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
  9. Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
  10. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
  11. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
  12. Successfully completes a probationary period. This probationary period is to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications, and is documented by the supervisor and the employee.
Hospice experience is preferred, but compassionate caregivers with home health, long-term care, or hospital experience are encouraged to apply.

What Makes Remembrance Hospice Different?
At Remembrance Hospice, you're never just another employee.
You'll know your leadership personally. Your voice will be heard. Your schedule will be respected. Our team works together to support one another because we believe exceptional patient care begins with taking care of our employees.
We're looking for caregivers who want to build relationships—not just complete visits.

Benefits:
  • Flexible Scheduling.
  • Competitive Pay.
  • Mileage Reimbursement.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (eligible employees).
  • 401(k).
  • Continuing Education Opportunities.
  • Supportive Team Environment.
  • Family-Owned Company Culture.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k).
  • Dental insurance.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Health insurance.
  • Health savings account.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Paid orientation.
  • Paid time off.
  • Vision insurance.

License/Certification:
  • State Tested Nursing Assistant License (Required).