CNA - PACE Program - Home Care

Hope Hospice and Community Services, Inc.; Pace (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day 1

Mileage reimbursement

Home care visits for participants

Job summary

Chapters Health System, Inc. is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate in-home patient care under the direction of a primary nurse. You will perform personal care, mobility support, ROM, and safety procedures, while documenting observations and coordinating with the care team.

The role requires a valid Florida CNA license, CPR, BLS, Alzheimer's training, and a clean background. Expect a Monday–Friday daytime schedule with mileage reimbursement and benefits starting day 1.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certificate of completion of a qualified Certified Nurse Assistant training program.
• Current Florida Certified Nursing License.
• Must complete a competency evaluation program prior to furnishing services.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with good record.
• Automobile Insurance.
• Clear Level 2 background check.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals.
• Certification of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementias Training (Florida).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to written and oral instructions prepared by the primary nurse.
• Perform all aspects of personal care and hygiene for patients.
• Utilize knowledge of ambulation, transfer, positioning, ROM and standard precautions.
• Guide caregivers and families regarding safe personal care (ADLs, mobility, environment).
• Document care and services to primary nurse, managers and IDG.
• Assist families of patients as needed.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Meal preparation

Flexibility

Education

GED

CNA certificate

Florida Certified Nursing License

Competency evaluation program

CPR certification

Florida Driver’s License

Automobile Insurance

Background check

BLS for healthcare professionals

Alzheimer's 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 day 1 Schedule-Monday-Friday-days Mileage reimbursement Home care visits for our participants to provide assistance with ADL's and IADL's

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.
• Ability to document care and services, observations and interventions to primary nurse, managers and IDG.

Assist families of patients as needed.

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/.

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.

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