Per Diem - CNA - Hospice Aide

Chapters Health•Sebring, FL

10d

About The Position

The Per Diem CNA - Hospice Aide provides personal care, homemaker assistance, and defined nursing procedures to patients and caregivers under RN direction and supervision. The role supports patients in maintaining activities of daily living and a clean, safe home, provides caregiver relief as outlined in the Plan of Care, and reports observations or significant issues to the RN or Clinical Manager. Services must follow the written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care, company policies, and applicable regulations. The aide may transport supplies, lab specimens, documents, and other items needed for the Plan of Care as requested by an RN. During emergencies, employees may be required to report to a company-designated location ahead of their scheduled time and stay overnight to maintain continuity of services. Some locations may require cross-training to field roles of equal licensure or certification and scope when hospice-house census requires flexible staffing. The position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Florida-affiliate employees are subject to background screening and ongoing eligibility verification through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

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. Current Hope employees must obtain BLS by January 1, 2025; current Capital Caring employees must obtain it by November 1, 2024.
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 the essential functions and physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing or pulling, and kneeling.
Ability to physically access homes or facilities in the assigned area, including navigating stairs and narrow spaces and tolerating heat and lack of air conditioning.
Ability and willingness to have contact with individuals with communicable diseases.
Satisfactorily complete the 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.
Florida-affiliate employees must pass the applicable background-screening eligibility verification after a conditional offer and maintain ongoing eligibility.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide personal care, homemaker assistance, and defined nursing procedures to patients and caregivers under RN direction and supervision.
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 the development of the Plan of Care 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 needed, potentially ahead of schedule and with overnight stays, to ensure continuity of services.
When required at some locations, cross-train to field roles of equal licensure or certification and scope when hospice-house census calls for flexible staffing.
Represent the company professionally and comply with applicable government regulations, company policies, procedures, and standard practices.
Observe health, safety, and security practices; maintain confidentiality; and use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
Participate in community and professional organizations, performance improvement, quality assessment and performance improvement activities, and company research and educational activities as appropriate.
Maintain and improve professional knowledge, skills, and electronic media skills, and share expertise with coworkers.
Perform other duties as assigned.