CNA - PACE Program - Home Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Home care services at home

Job summary

Chapters Health System is seeking a Home Health Aide/Certified Nurse Assistant to perform personal care and home making services in patients' homes throughout Florida. You will follow the primary nurse's guidance, assist with ADLs, and document care with attention to safety and HIPAA guidelines.

Ideal candidates hold a Florida CNA license, CPR/BLS certification, a valid FL driver's license, auto insurance, and must pass a Level 2 background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA certificate and Florida CNA license required.
• CPR and BLS certifications required.
• Valid Florida driver license and auto insurance.
• Background check (Level 2) clearance.
• Alzheimer’s/Dementias training required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to instructions from the primary nurse.
• Perform personal care and hygiene per policy.
• Assist with ambulation, transfer, positioning, ROM, and standard precautions.
• Guide families on safe personal care and ADL.
• Document care and observations to nurse/IDG.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

HIPAA compliance

Meal prep / feeding

Location flexibility

Education

High school diploma / GED

CNA certificate

Florida CNA license

Competency evaluation program

CPR certification

Driver's license (FL)

Auto insurance

Background check (Level 2)

BLS certification

Alzheimer’s/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!

Benefits

• Benefits day 1
• Schedule-Monday-Friday-days
• Mileage reimbursement
• Home care services to be provided at their home.

Role

Perform personal care and home making services for clients in the community.

Responsibilities

• 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

Consent and Background Screening

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/.