CNA - PACE Program - Home Care

Chapters Health System; Pace (MS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System is seeking a home care aide to provide personal care and home-making services in patients’ homes throughout Florida. You will follow directions from the primary nurse, perform ADLs, mobility support, and document observations for the care team.

The role requires a CNA certificate, Florida CNA license, CPR certification, and a valid Florida driver’s license with a clean record. Background check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• CNA certificate from a qualified training program.
• Current Florida CNA license.
• CPR certification is required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with a good record.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care and home making services for clients in the community.
• Adhere to written and oral instructions prepared by the primary nurse.
• Perform all aspects of personal care and hygiene per policy and procedures.
• Utilize knowledge of ambulation, transfer, positioning, ROM and standard precautions.
• Guide caregivers and families on safe, comfortable personal care incl. ADLs and mobility.
• Document care and services to the primary nurse, managers, and IDG.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Meal prep

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Florida CNA license

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/. Click here to view the video! 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/. Choices. Education. Guidance. As a progressive leader and premier health organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Capital Caring Health, Chapters Health Foundation, Chapters Health Hospice, Chapters Health Pharmacy, Chapters Health Staffing, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hope Healthcare, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice. Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end‑of‑life needs. Chapters Health and its affiliates are licensed in Alachua, Arlington, Bradford, Charlotte, Cherokee, Citrus, Cobb, Collier, Columbia, District of Columbia (all eight wards), Dixie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilchrist, Glades, Gwinnett, Hall, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Howard, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Loudoun, Marion, Martin, Miami‑Dade, Monroe, Montgomery, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Prince George’s, Prince William, Putnam, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties.

It is the policy of the Organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Organization(s) complies with all civil rights laws and other federal, state and local fair employment laws that prohibit any unlawful employment practices including harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, status as a covered veteran, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions, including hiring and promoting, are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.