Otterbein SeniorLife·West Liberty, Ohio
Provide compassionate personal care and monitoring for hospice patients while maintaining detailed records of their physical and emotional status. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans and report behavioral or physical changes to the RN.
Provides personal care With respect to patient rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity to patients and their families Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner Keeps a record of hospice STNA plan of care for each patient assigned Observes, records, and reports the patient’s care, symptoms, emotional and physical status Watches, observes, and reports any physical and gross behavioral changes in the patient’s condition or family situation to the RN Assists in feeding the patient as needed Communicates appropriately with the patient/family and agency personnel Attends required in-services and meetings as identified by the agency (must have twelve (12) hours of in-services a year). Attends and participates in regularly scheduled Hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to coordinate plan of care, follow up on changes and other communication, problem-solve, receive staff support and in-service education Participates in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, as indicated Will need to travel to see patients between Lebanon, Middletown, and Springboro
Minimum age requirement of 18.
Must have completed the 9th grade, with ability to read or write at an adequate level. High school graduates and GED preferred.
CNA/State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification - Must be on the State Tested Registry in Ohio and remain active, CPR required.
Must be a certified CNA/STNA active on the Ohio State Tested Registry with a valid driver's license and CPR certification. Requires at least one year of direct patient care experience, preferably in a community health or hospice setting.
Market context
Hospice CNA/STNA positions in Ohio often reflect steady demand from home-based and end-of-life care settings, where reliable support for patients and families is essential. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an active Ohio State Tested Registry certification, a valid driver’s license, CPR, and at least one year of direct patient care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your registry status and caregiving experience before applying.
