CNA-Care Center PRN

Empath Health•Summerfield, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of Marion County, part of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide exceptional care at its Hospice House locations in Ocala and Summerfield. The organization provides compassionate end-of-life care and supports patients’ families and caregivers with respect, guidance, and dignity. The role involves 12-hour shifts, with availability for at least four shifts per month. The CNA may need to work at an alternate facility for one or more shifts when business needs require reassignment. The colleague is responsible for transportation to the alternate facility at their own expense, except for eligible mileage reimbursement when traveling between facilities on company time. A Florida driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance are required only if the colleague chooses to drive themself to an alternate facility. Empath Health describes itself as a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida. It is committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Requirements

One to three years of training and/or experience.
Valid Florida Board of Nursing CNA certification.
Must be able to remain flexible and work at an alternate facility for one or more shifts when business needs require reassignment.
If choosing to drive to an alternate facility, maintain an active, valid Florida driver’s license and proof of valid automobile insurance.
A Florida driver’s license is not required if an alternative means of transportation is chosen for reassignment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist patients with maintaining personal hygiene and promote a clean, healthful, and safe environment.
Prepare and serve regular and special diets as directed, and assist with feeding as needed.
Shampoo patients’ hair and shave male patients when requested by the patient or family, or indicated in the plan of care.
Provide partial or complete baths or showers and offer or perform frequent oral hygiene.
Change bed linen according to Care Center practices or at the request of the patient or family.
Perform other duties as needed, including housekeeping, laundry, and kitchen cleanup.
Remain flexible and work at an alternate facility when reassigned due to business needs.