Hospice CNA Aide: Compassionate Patient Care

Chapters Health System; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Chapters Health System in Florida is seeking a Hospice Aide under RN supervision to provide personal care, homemaker assistance and defined nursing procedures for patients and their caregivers in home settings.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, CNA certification in Florida, BLS, a valid driver’s license, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lift and assist with daily living activities; a compassionate, reliable team player is essential.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current certification as CNA in the state in which employee will be working.
• Minimum of six (6) months of CNA or Home Health Aide experience preferred.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• For current Hope Employees: BLS should be obtained by January 1, 2025.
• For current Capital Caring employees: BLS should be obtained by November 1, 2024.
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy.
• Reliable transportation to meet work schedule.
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English.
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for ill patients and their families.
• Ability 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 accommodation.
• Must 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 diseases

Aufgaben

• Represent Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices
• Observe Company's health, safety and security practices
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within Company
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner
• Promote Company through participation in community and professional organizations
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Support company research and educational activities
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.
• 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.

Kenntnisse

CNA

Home Health Aide experience

BLS certification

Driver's license

English communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification (state)

BLS for healthcare professionals

Jobbeschreibung

Chapters Health System in Florida is seeking a Hospice Aide under RN supervision to provide personal care, homemaker assistance and defined nursing procedures for patients and their caregivers in home settings.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, CNA certification in Florida, BLS, a valid driver’s license, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lift and assist with daily living activities; a compassionate, reliable team player is essential.