CNA-PACE Program-Fort Myers

Chapters Health System; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System in Florida is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to perform personal care and homemaking services for community clients. You will follow nurse instructions, assist with ADLs, mobility and ROM, and document care for the care team.

Requirements include a GED, CNA training, Florida CNA license, CPR, current Florida driver’s license, auto insurance, and a Level 2 background check. BLS/Alzheimer's training is also required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Certified Nurse Assistant training and Florida CNA license are required.
• CPR certification required; active BLS from AHA/Red Cross.
• Competency evaluation program must be completed prior to furnishing services.
• Valid Florida Driver's License with good record and automobile insurance.
• Clear Level 2 background check.
• Alzheimer's training certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to written and oral instructions from the primary nurse.
• Perform personal care and hygiene tasks per policy and procedures.
• Use safe techniques for ambulation, transfer, positioning and ROM; follow standard precautions.
• Guide caregivers and families on safe, comfortable personal care including ADLs and mobility.
• Document care and observations to the primary nurse, managers and IDG.

Education

GED

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training program

Florida Certified Nursing License

CPR certification

Active BLS for healthcare professionals

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias Training

Job description

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Perform personal care and homemaking services for clients in the community.

Role:

• Adhere to written and oral instructions prepared by primary nurse.
• Perform all aspects of personal care and hygiene to patients according to Hope Hospice Policy and Procedures.
• Utilize knowledge of proper and safe techniques, re: ambulation, transfer, positioning, and ROM, Standard precautions.
• Ability to guide caregiver and families regarding the safe and comfortable personal care of the patient inclusive of but not limited to ADL’s, Standard Precautions mobility and environment. Assist families of patients as needed.
• Ability to document care and services, observations and interventions to primary nurse, managers and IDG.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent communication; via phone, in person and email.
• Exhibit good time management skills and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail & ability to handle confidential information following HIPPA guidelines.
• Knowledge of meal preparation and feeding techniques and/or questioning.
• Must be flexible to work in other locations if needed.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Certificate of completion of a qualified Certified Nurse Assistant training program.
• Current Florida Certified Nursing License
• Must also successfully complete a competency evaluation program prior to furnishing services to patients.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid Florida Drivers’ License with good record
• Automobile Insurance
• Clear level 2 background check
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Compensation Pay Range:

$16.96 - $25.24

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Chapters Health System

We're the nation’s leading chronic illness innovator and largest nonprofit hospice provider.

Chapters Health System is a community-focused, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and end-of-life support.

12470 Telecom Dr, Temple Terrace, FL 33637, US