Per Diem - CNA - Hospice Aide

Chapters Health•Lakeland, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is with the Chapters Health Team, a company committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service. The CNA performs personal care, homemaker assistance, and defined nursing procedures for patients and their caregivers under the direction and supervision of an RN. Employees are considered part of a mission to deliver exceptional care.

Requirements

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
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
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
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
Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position
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.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of six (6) months of CNA or Home Health Aide experience preferred
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

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 lock down 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.