CNA - PACE Program - Home Care

Chapters Health System; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule: Mon–Fri

Mileage reimbursement

Home care visits

Job summary

Chapters Health System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and homemaking services to patients in the community in Cape Coral, FL. You will follow instructions from the primary nurse and document all care and observations.

The role requires a Florida CNA license, CPR, a high school diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver's license, and a background check. Mileage reimbursement and day-one benefits accompany a Monday–Friday day shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA training program completion required.
• Current Florida Certified Nursing License required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and homemaking services to clients in the community.
• Follow written and oral instructions from the primary nurse.
• Perform personal care and hygiene per policy and procedures.
• Apply proper techniques for ambulation, transfer, positioning and ROM; observe standard precautions.
• Guide caregivers and families on safe, comfortable patient care, including ADLs and mobility.
• Assist families as needed with patient care.
• Document care, observations and interventions to the primary nurse, managers and IDG.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Meal preparation

Home care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Florida CNA license

CPR certification

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!Benefits day 1Schedule-Monday-Friday-daysMileage reimbursementHome care visits for our participants to provide assistance with ADL's and IADL'sRole:Perform personal care and home making services for clients in the community.• 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 - $25.24This 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/.