Per Diem - CNA - Hospice House 7p-7a

Chapters Health System; Sun City Center (FL); On-site; USD 11,365 - 16,186; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System is seeking a Per Diem CNA in Florida to provide personal care, homemaker services, and defined nursing procedures under RN supervision. The role requires current CNA certification in the state, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification, with reliable transportation and a driver’s license.

Responsibilities include maintaining competencies, following the Plan of Care, safely moving patients, supporting caregivers, transporting supplies, and reporting to the RN for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Current CNA certification in the state of employment
• Minimum of six months 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 by 2025-01-01
• For current Capital Caring employees: BLS by 2024-11-01
• Mobile Driver - valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Reliable transportation to meet work schedule
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Ability to communicate in English
• Ability to manage emotional stress of caring for ill patients and families
• Ability to perform essential functions including lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling
• Must be able to access homes/facilities, including stairs and tight spaces
• Must be willing to have contact with individuals with communicable diseases

Responsibilities

• Represent Company professionally at all times through care delivered and services provided
• Comply with all government regulations and with Company policies and procedures
• Observe health, safety and security practices
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, families and colleagues
• Use resources judiciously and promote Company in the community
• Participate in performance improvement activities and share expertise with Co-workers
• Advance electronic media skills and support company research/education activities
• Contribute to the Plan of Care reporting observations to the RN
• Communicate significant issues to the RN or Clinical Manager
• Be prepared to report to work during emergencies to ensure continuity of services
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Cross training to field positions when staffing calls for flexibility

Skills

English communication

BLS certification

Driver's license

Mobility/physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification (state)

Job description

The Per Diem - CNA performs personal care, homemaker assistance and defined nursing procedures for patients and their caregivers while under RN direction and supervision.

Qualifications

• 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

Competencies

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

Responsibilities of All Employees

• 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

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 lockdown of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency
• Performs 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

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

$10.00

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as ongoing 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/