CNA - PACE Program - Home Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day 1

Mileage reimbursement

Home care visits for participants

Job summary

Chapters Health System is seeking a Home Care Aide to perform personal care and homemaking services for clients in the community in Florida.

You will follow nurse instructions, assist with ADLs/IADLs, document care, and support families while maintaining HIPAA guidelines. California? No, Florida-specific requirements include GED, Florida CNA license, CPR and BLS credentials.

Qualifications

• GED required.
• Certificate of completion of a qualified Certified Nurse Assistant training program.
• Current Florida Certified Nursing License.
• Must complete a competency evaluation prior to furnishing services.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid Florida Driver's License with good record; automobile insurance.
• Clear level 2 background check.
• BLS for healthcare professionals from AHA or Red Cross.
• Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias Training (FL).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to written and oral instructions prepared by the primary nurse.
• Perform all aspects of personal care and hygiene to patients according to policy.
• Utilize knowledge of ambulation, transfer, positioning, ROM and standard precautions.
• Guide caregivers and families regarding safe personal care, ADLs and mobility.
• Document care and services, observations and interventions to the primary nurse, managers and IDG.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Meal preparation

Flexibility

Education

GED

Certified Nurse Assistant training

Florida Certified Nursing License

CPR certification

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias Training (FL)

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 1

Schedule-Monday-Friday-days

Mileage reimbursement

Home care visits for our participants to provide assistance with ADL's and IADL's

Role

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 - $25.24

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/.