CNA - Hospice Aide (Pinellas County)

Chapters Health System•Largo, FL

3d•$17 - $25

About The Position

The CNA performs personal care, homemaker assistance, and defined nursing procedures for patients and their caregivers under RN direction and supervision. The role provides services according to the written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and company policies and procedures, supporting patients’ activities of daily living and helping maintain a clean and safe home. The CNA reports observations and significant issues or symptoms to the RN or Clinical Manager and may provide caregiver relief as part of the Plan of Care. The position requires travel within the assigned area and may involve entering homes or facilities with stairs, narrow spaces, heat, or no air conditioning. During emergencies, employees may be required to report to a company-designated location earlier than scheduled and stay overnight as needed to maintain continuity of services. Some locations may require cross-training for field home, facility, or admission duties within the same licensure or certification and scope when hospice-house census requires flexible staffing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current CNA certification in the state where the employee will work.
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. For current Hope employees, BLS must be obtained by January 1, 2025; for current Capital Caring employees, by November 1, 2024.
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance in accordance with company policy.
Reliable transportation to meet the work schedule.
Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for ill patients and their families.
Ability to perform essential job functions and physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting patients or equipment, bending, pushing, pulling, and kneeling.
Ability to physically access homes and facilities in the assigned area, including navigating stairs and narrow spaces and tolerating heat or lack of air conditioning.
Willingness and ability to have contact with individuals with communicable diseases.
Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for the position.
Consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
For employees performing services for Florida affiliates, eligibility verification through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse after a conditional offer and ongoing eligibility.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of CNA or Home Health Aide experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain competencies and contact hours as required by the company and regulations.
Provide only patient and caregiver services authorized by the written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and company policies and procedures.
Use safe and proper body mechanics when moving, positioning, and transferring patients.
Assist patients and caregivers in maintaining a clean and safe home.
Provide caregiver relief as part of the Plan of Care.
Transport supplies, lab specimens, documents, and other items needed to meet the Plan of Care, as requested by the RN.
Under RN direction or supervision, perform activities that promote activities of daily living.
Contribute to Plan of Care development by reporting observations to the RN.
Communicate significant issues or symptoms to the RN or Clinical Manager.
During emergencies, report to a company-designated location as required, which may include reporting early or staying overnight to ensure continuity of services.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Where required, cross-train for field home, facility, or admission positions of equal licensure or certification and scope when hospice-house census calls for flexible staffing.
Represent the company professionally through care and services provided to clients.
Comply with state, federal, and local regulations and company policies, procedures, and standard practices.
Observe company health, safety, and security practices and maintain confidentiality.
Use resources responsibly; participate in community and professional organizations and in quality, performance, research, and educational activities as appropriate.
Improve professional knowledge and skills, advance electronic media skills, and share expertise with coworkers.