Hospice Aide- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide to provide essential personal care to terminally ill patients. In this fulfilling role, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the comfort and dignity of patients in various settings. Your responsibilities will include performing hands-on care, assisting with medication, and training family members in proper care techniques. Join a dedicated team that values quality of life and provides support to patients and their families during challenging times. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Florida.
• Six months experience in home care or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on personal care for terminally ill patients.
• Assist in ambulation and administer medications as needed.
• Report changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Basic Medical Procedures

Medication Administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

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Hospice Aide- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Apply locations NORTHSIDE time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R5961 Jacksonville, FL 32218Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager or designee, the Hospice Care Aide performs basic patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of terminally ill patients in various settings. As a part of the organization, designated hospice services, and the interdisciplinary team, hospice aides have the responsibility to contribute to the comfort and dignity for a patient and provide care that is consistent with patient and family needs and goals, with patient needs and goals as priority.

The Hospice Care Aide provides services that are:

• Ordered by the interdisciplinary group.
• Included in the plan of care.
• Permitted to be performed under State law by such Hospice Care Aide.
• Consistent with the Hospice Care Aide training.

The Hospice Care Aide works along with the interdisciplinary group (IDG) to provide quality patient care, weekend and holiday work is required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on personal care.
• Perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.
• Provide assistance in ambulation or exercises.
• Provide assistance in administering medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
• Must report changes in the patient’s medical, nursing, rehabilitative, and social needs to a registered nurse, as the changes relate to the plan of care and quality assessment and improvement activities.
• Must also complete appropriate records in compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Teach and train family/caregiver proper techniques to meet the personal care needs of the patient.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Attend team meetings and participate in other agency meetings as directed.
• Maintain a minimum of twelve (12) hours of training/education specific to position annually.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Current licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Florida.
• CurrentBLS Certification.
• Current AIDS 104 Certification.
• Current State of Florida Driver’s license with driving record acceptable to Community Hospice & Palliative Care insurance carrier; reliable transportation.

Education/Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide required skills and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must have six (6) months experience in home care, hospital, and/or long term care.
• Experience in caring for the terminally ill preferred.
• Reliable transportation that allows employee to shift work locations when needed.
• Furnish one or more active telephone numbers that enables management to contact employee should an unexpected change of work location be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Established in 1979, Community Hospice & Palliative Care is an innovative national leader in palliative and hospice care , as well as providing programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves. During its 42-year history, Community Hospice & Palliative Care has served nearly 220,000 adults and children in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties, and recently expanded its service area to include 11 counties in north-central Florida. This new service area allows us to serve hospice patients in Gainesville, Lake City, Palatka and their surrounding communities.

Through the support of more than 950 employees and 1,000 volunteers , the organization helps approximately 1,500 patients per day to live better with advanced illness – at home, in long-term care and assisted living facilities, in hospitals and at its 10 inpatient care centers . The organization is committed to improving the quality of life for patients and their families and to be the compassionate guide for end-of-life care in our communities. No one is ever denied care due to an inability to pay.