Field Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice

HSP_03 Halifax Hospice Inc.; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking a Day Field Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and light housekeeping for hospice patients in homes and care facilities. You will support the Interdisciplinary Team and help maintain comfort and dignity for patients.

The role requires a Florida CNA license, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license with a clean record. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential as you work with patients, families, and clinicians.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required for this role.
• Current Florida CNA certification is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and light housekeeping to hospice patients per care plan.
• Assist nursing staff by following the interdisciplinary team’s plan of care.
• Complete daily schedule of visits and document care provided.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Adaptability

Stress management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Florida CNA certification

Job description

Day (United States of America) Field Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice. The Field CNA provides personal care and light housekeeping tasks to hospice patients in a variety of settings (Homes, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Boats, etc.) per plan of care developed by the Interdisciplinary Team. Assists skilled nursing staff by providing personal care training and support needed to the caregiver. Responsible to complete daily schedule of visits.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Current/active Florida CNA certification required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; personal car in good working order
• Able to work well with Interdisciplinary Team Members
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills to maintain positive, professional working relationships, work with a variety of individuals (patients, families and skilled clinicians from the hospital, nursing homes, ALF's, physician's offices and community)
• Ability to cope with high stress levels related to terminally ill patients/families and flexibility with frequent changes to assignments/duties based on patient needs

We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

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Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization.

Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.