CNA - Per Diem Field Float (HPH Hospice)

Chapters Health System; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System seeks a Hospice Aide to provide personal care and homemaker assistance under RN supervision. The role requires a CNA license in the state, a high school diploma or GED, and at least six months of CNA/Home Health Aide experience preferred.

Active BLS certification is required, with additional competency in communicating with patients and families and maintaining safety during visits. This position involves physical tasks and home visits across assigned areas.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in the state of employment.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 months CNA or Home Health Aide experience preferred.
• BLS for healthcare professionals (AHA/Red Cross).
• Ability to meet physical requirements and mobility needs.

Responsibilities

• Under RN direction, provide personal care and homemaker tasks.
• Assist with activities of daily living and essential care.
• Report significant observations to the RN or Clinical Manager.
• Transport supplies, documents, and lab specimens as needed.
• Maintain safe, clean home environments for patients.

Skills

CNA experience

BLS certification

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification (state)

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!Under RN direction and supervision, the Hospice Aide performs personal care, homemaker assistance and defined nursing procedures for patients and their caregivers.Qualifications:High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experienceCurrent certification as CNA in the state in which employee will be workingMinimum of six (6) months of CNA or Home Health Aide experience preferredActive BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.For current Hope Employees: BLS should be obtained by January 1, 2025For current Capital Caring employees: BLS should be obtained by November 1, 2024Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policyReliable transportation to meet work scheduleAbility to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanismsAbility to communicate (written and verbal) in EnglishAbility to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for ill patients and their familiesAbility to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodationMust be able to physically access any home or facility in assigned area (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning)Must be able/willing to have contact with individuals with communicable diseasesCompetencies:Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this positionResponsibilities of all employees:Represent Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clientsComply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuseComply with Company policies, procedures and standard practicesObserve Company's health, safety and security practicesMaintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within CompanyUse resources in a fiscally responsible mannerPromote Company through participation in community and professional organizationsParticipate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels • Improve own professional knowledge and skill levelAdvance electronic media skills.Support company research and educational activitiesShare expertise with co-workers both formally and informallyParticipate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.Job Responsibilities:Maintains competencies/contact hours as required by Company and regulations.Provides only patient/caregiver services according to written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and Company policies and procedure.Practices safe and proper body mechanics relative to moving, positioning and transferring patients.Assists patient and or caregiver in maintaining a clean and safe home.Provides caregiver relief as part of the Plan of Care.Transports supplies, lab specimens, documents and other items needed to meet the Plan of Care as requested by the RN.Under the direction or supervision of an RN, the Aide may perform activities that promote activities of daily living.Contributes to the development of the Plan of Care by reporting observations to RN.Communicates any significant issues or symptoms to the RN or Clinical Manager.During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the LPN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergencyPerforms other duties as assigned.Some locations may require:Cross training to field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when hospice house census calls for flexible staffing.Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.):While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel.Frequently required to: safely transfer/ambulate patients; stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; pull; push; balance.Occasionally required to: stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.Compensation Pay Rate:$10.00This 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/.