Hospice CNA

MorseLife Health System, Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Boca Raton is seeking a certified nursing assistant to provide personal care and assist with daily living activities under the supervision of a nurse. The ideal candidate must have 12 months of experience as a nursing assistant and be a Florida Certified Nursing Aide. Responsibilities include assisting patients with ADLs, documenting care activities, and participating in team meetings. This position may require flexible shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• 12 months of experience as a nursing assistant.
• Background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with ADL's according to the Plan of Care.
• Recognize and promptly report any changes in the mental or physical status of the patient.
• Record activities and observations in the clinical record during visits.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Flexibility to work variable shifts

Education

State tested nursing assistant

Job description

SUMMARY

Provide personal care under the supervision of a nurse according to the patient's plan of care. Collaborate with transdisciplinary team in a variety of settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide personal care and assist with ADL's according to the Plan of Care - POC
• Provide safe environment for patients
• Safely ambulate/transfer patient as appropriate
• Assist with passive and active ROM exercises as directed by the nurse
• Prepare nutritional snacks as appropriate for the patient
• Under the direction of the nurse, perform simple wound care, skin care, and bowel care
  protocols according to the plan of care where appropriate
• Recognize and promptly report any changes in the mental or physical status of the
  patient to the nurse
• Record in clinical record, on appropriate documents, the activities provided and
  observations of patient at the time of visit
• Complete all charting, timesheets and mileage logs as defined by the agency policy and
  procedures
• Attend and actively contribute during patient care conference
• Participate in HNA discipline meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, retreats and in-services as appropriate
• Attend in-services to obtain 3 education hours per quarter.(need 12 a year)
• Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled (Home Care only)
• Assist the Team Leader with other designated activities as necessary (scheduling, supply
  organization, answering office telephone, etc.)
• Demonstrate positive customer-service responsiveness according to agency standards
• Flexible in meeting patient/family needs that require variable shifts and weekends
• Participate in chart review quality improvement activities and other meetings as
  assigned
• Participate in coordination of and communication with volunteer staff
• Provide basic caregiving education to caregiver/family members, such as turning and
  positioning, transfer techniques, and changing linens
• Complete annual competency requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

(EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

• Must be state tested nursing assistant in good standing and have 12 months of experience
  as a nursing assistant

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• Must be a Florida Certified Nursing Aide-CNA

This position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information on the requirements, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at https://info.flclearinghouse.com