CNA Hospice Field - PRN

Empath Health•Venice, FL

11d

About The Position

Tidewell Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated CNA to serve patients in Sarasota and Manatee County on a PRN basis. Tidewell Hospice has served families across southwest Florida since 1980, providing compassionate, dignified care to people with advanced illness and support to their families. The role works eight-hour day shifts, with a commitment of 64 hours per month. The Hospice Aide performs personal care and home-maintenance activities only as specified in a written Hospice Aide Plan of Care provided by a health professional employee. The aide observes and reports unusual patient conditions, incidents, or behavior, and interactions involving the patient or family to the patient’s nurse or supervisory nurse. The aide works within the Hospice Aide scope of practice and maintains patient and family confidentiality.

Requirements

Valid Florida Board of Nursing CNA certification or license.
One to three years of training and/or experience.
If choosing to drive when reassigned to another facility, a valid Florida State Driver’s License is required. A driver’s license is not required if choosing an alternative mode of transportation. Transportation costs are the colleague’s responsibility, except for eligible mileage reimbursement when traveling between facilities on company time.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a long-term care facility is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support and carry out the organization’s mission, vision, and values consistently.
Perform only the personal care and home-maintenance activities included in a written Hospice Aide Plan of Care provided by a health professional employee.
Recognize and report unusual patient conditions, incidents, behavior, or patient and family interactions to the patient’s nurse or supervisory nurse.
Work within the Hospice Aide role and scope of practice at all times.
Maintain the utmost respect for patient and family confidentiality.