Per Diem CNA - Sun City Center, FL Hospice House 7p-7a

Chapters Health•Sun City, FL

12d

About The Position

The Per Diem CNA provides personal care, homemaker assistance, and defined nursing procedures to patients and caregivers under the direction and supervision of an RN. Services must follow the written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and company policies and procedures. The role supports patients’ activities of daily living, helps maintain a clean and safe home, and provides caregiver relief as part of the Plan of Care. The CNA reports observations and significant issues or symptoms to the RN or Clinical Manager and transports supplies, lab specimens, documents, and other items as requested by the RN. Some locations may require cross-training to comparable field roles when hospice house census requires flexible staffing. During emergencies, employees may be required to report to a company-designated location, including ahead of their scheduled time, and may need to stay overnight to support continuity of services. The position is per diem, based in Sun City Center, Florida, with a 7 p.m.–7 a.m. schedule. Compensation is $20.00 per pay rate. The role requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional employment offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Florida affiliate employees are subject to eligibility verification through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse after a conditional offer and ongoing eligibility checks.

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 certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
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 and/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 and lack of air conditioning.
Willingness and ability to have contact with individuals with communicable diseases.
Satisfactory completion of 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 current Hope employees, BLS must be obtained by January 1, 2025.
For current Capital Caring employees, BLS must be obtained by November 1, 2024.

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 under RN direction and supervision.
Provide only patient and caregiver services included in 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/or 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.
Perform activities that promote activities of daily living under the direction or supervision of an RN.
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.
Maintain competencies and contact hours as required by the company and regulations.
Report to a company-designated location during emergencies when required, potentially ahead of scheduled time and with overnight stays.
Cross-train to field home, facility, or admission positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when required by hospice house census.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent the company professionally in care and services provided.
Comply with applicable state, federal, and local regulations and company policies, procedures, and standard practices.
Observe company health, safety, and security practices and maintain confidentiality.
Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner and promote the company through community and professional organizations.
Participate in performance improvement, quality assessment, and performance improvement activities as appropriate.
Maintain and improve professional knowledge, skills, and electronic media skills; share expertise with coworkers and support company research and educational activities.